Audi Q5 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
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 60%, worth about R 186 339 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Q5 | Discovery Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 018 200 | R 1 362 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 17 796/m | R 23 821/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 633 454 | R 819 794 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 384 746 | R 543 106 |
| Value after 5 years | R 477 147 | R 605 383 |
| 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.
Known for: best-selling audi suv in sa
Land Rover Discovery Sport →
The Discovery Sport replaced the Freelander in 2015 as the practical entry point to the Land Rover range, with an optional 5+2 seating layout. It sells steadily to families wanting the badge without Range Rover money. Depreciation is heavier than German rivals, so used examples look temptingly cheap.
Known for: family-friendly entry land rover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi Q5 or the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The Audi Q5. It keeps about 62% of its price after three years against 60% for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, a gap of 2 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport loses about R 543 106. 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport about R 23 821, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.