Audi Q5 vs Mazda CX-60
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mazda CX-60 wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 119 567 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Q5 | CX-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 018 200 | R 790 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 17 796/m | R 13 811/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 633 454 | R 513 888 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 384 746 | R 276 312 |
| Value after 5 years | R 477 147 | R 402 275 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Mainstream |
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
Mazda CX-60 →
The CX-60 became Mazda's local flagship when it reached dealers in May 2023, using a rear-biased platform with 2.5 petrol and later 3.3 turbodiesel power. Pricing puts it against German premium mid-sizers, a tough ask for the badge. Expect steeper depreciation than mainstream Mazdas because of that positioning.
Known for: premium-priced flagship suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi Q5 or the Mazda CX-60?
The Mazda CX-60. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 62% for the Audi Q5, 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 Mazda CX-60 loses about R 276 312. 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 Mazda CX-60 about R 13 811, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.