Audi A4 vs Infiniti Q50
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Audi A4 wins on money kept: 59% retained after three years vs 51%, worth about R 251 420 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| A4 | Q50 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 774 800 | R 399 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 542/m | R 6 974/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 71% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 51% |
| Value after 3 years | R 453 682 | R 202 262 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 321 118 | R 196 738 |
| Value after 5 years | R 329 778 | R 145 182 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Orphan & discontinued |
Audi A4 →
For three decades the A4 was Audi's core sedan in South Africa, running through five generations from 1995 until the new A5 replaced it in 2025. Buyers knew it for refinement and solid build rather than outright sportiness. Used examples are plentiful and prices are soft, making it a common value buy among premium sedans.
Known for: refined quattro executive staple
Infiniti Q50 →
Infiniti's volume model in SA, launched in 2014 from R399,000 with a Mercedes-sourced 2.2 diesel plus a 3.5 hybrid and later a 2.0 turbo petrol. It undercut the 3 Series and C-Class on price and standard kit. Depreciation turned brutal once the brand left in 2019, which makes it a lot of used car per rand today.
Known for: undercutting the germans on spec
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi A4 or the Infiniti Q50?
The Audi A4. It keeps about 59% of its price after three years against 51% for the Infiniti Q50, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Audi A4 loses about R 321 118 over three years and the Infiniti Q50 loses about R 196 738. 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 Audi A4 runs about R 13 542 per month and the Infiniti Q50 about R 6 974, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.