Audi Q5 vs Jaguar F-Pace
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 59%, worth about R 170 042 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Q5 | F-Pace | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 018 200 | R 1 359 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 17 796/m | R 23 755/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 633 454 | R 803 497 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 384 746 | R 555 603 |
| Value after 5 years | R 477 147 | R 587 356 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
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.
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Jaguar F-Pace →
Jaguar's first SUV quickly became its best seller in South Africa after launching in 2016, with the supercharged SVR a cult favourite. It was the last Jaguar on sale locally before the brand halted new-car sales in 2025. Used supply is healthy and prices are soft relative to German rivals.
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Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi Q5 or the Jaguar F-Pace?
The Audi Q5. It keeps about 62% of its price after three years against 59% for the Jaguar F-Pace, a gap of 3 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 Jaguar F-Pace loses about R 555 603. 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 Jaguar F-Pace about R 23 755, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.