Audi Q5 vs Infiniti EX
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Audi Q5 wins on money kept: 62% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 317 143 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Q5 | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 018 200 | R 596 949 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 17 796/m | R 10 434/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 73% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 53% |
| Value after 3 years | R 633 454 | R 316 311 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 384 746 | R 280 638 |
| Value after 5 years | R 477 147 | R 231 795 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Orphan & discontinued |
Audi Q5 →
The Q5 has been Audi's strongest SUV seller in South Africa since 2009, valued for refinement and the long-serving 2.0 TDI drivetrain. The latest generation opens with the 40 TDI quattro at just over R1 million. It resells more easily than Audi's sedans, though normal German premium depreciation still applies.
Known for: best-selling audi suv in sa
Infiniti EX →
A coupe-styled compact crossover sold in SA from 2012 as the EX30d and EX37, priced from about R597,000. Cramped rear packaging limited its appeal against the X3 and Q5. It disappeared quietly as Infiniti rationalised its slow-selling range.
Known for: coupe-styled crossover, tight cabin
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi Q5 or the Infiniti EX?
The Audi Q5. It keeps about 62% of its price after three years against 53% for the Infiniti EX, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Audi Q5 loses about R 384 746 over three years and the Infiniti EX loses about R 280 638. 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 Q5 runs about R 17 796 per month and the Infiniti EX about R 10 434, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.