Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Audi Q3
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Audi Q3 wins on money kept: 61% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 71 607 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tonale | Q3 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 739 900 | R 814 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 932/m | R 14 231/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 426 875 | R 498 481 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 313 025 | R 315 719 |
| Value after 5 years | R 323 563 | R 371 952 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Premium (established) |
Alfa Romeo Tonale →
Launched locally in early 2023, the Tonale gave Alfa a compact SUV to fight the X1 and Q3, using a 1.5 turbopetrol mild hybrid in Ti, Speciale and Veloce trim. Launch pricing ran from R739,900 with a five-year maintenance plan included. It sells in small numbers and its long-term resale picture is still forming.
Known for: bold styling with mild hybrid power
Audi Q3 →
One of Audi's best sellers in South Africa, the Q3 entered its third generation here in 2026 in SUV and Sportback body styles. Petrol and diesel engines are both offered, which is now rare in the segment. Used stock from the previous generation is plentiful and holds value reasonably well for a premium SUV.
Known for: family-friendly premium compact suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Alfa Romeo Tonale or the Audi Q3?
The Audi Q3. It keeps about 61% of its price after three years against 58% for the Alfa Romeo Tonale, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Alfa Romeo Tonale loses about R 313 025 over three years and the Audi Q3 loses about R 315 719. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Alfa Romeo Tonale runs about R 12 932 per month and the Audi Q3 about R 14 231, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.