Head-To-Head Resale Comparison
Audi A5 vs INFINITI Q60: resale value, depreciation and costs
We put both model histories in one place, including 239 listing observations, while keeping their 2021 and 2026 market snapshots clearly separated.
INFINITI Q60
Full model guideThe Short Answer
Two market snapshots, one buying decision
The Audi A5 data was observed in 2021, while the INFINITI Q60 data was observed in 2026. The figures remain useful as model histories, but changing used-car conditions mean the five-year percentages are not a direct current-market ranking. Compare same-year prices and ownership factors before choosing.
Comparison Scorecard
The numbers that change the decision
Green cells mark a measurable advantage, not an overall verdict. Price and coverage are shown without declaring a winner because the right tradeoff depends on your budget and the exact vehicle.
| Metric | Audi A5 | INFINITI Q60 |
|---|---|---|
| 5-year value retainedShown from each model's own observation cycle | Not available | Not available |
| 5-year depreciationEstimated share of original value lost | Not available | Not available |
| Average used asking priceMedian asking prices averaged across covered model years | $28,818 | $23,431 |
| Average original MSRPOriginal sticker prices averaged across covered years | $52,124 | $52,499 |
| Latest combined fuel economy2018 Audi A5 vs 2020 INFINITI Q60 | 27 MPG | 22 MPG |
| Average annual repair costRepairPal model-level estimate | Not available | Not available |
| RepairPal reliability ratingOut of 5.0 | Not available | Not available |
| Latest NHTSA overall ratingLatest rated year vs latest rated year | Not available | Not available |
| Listing observationsEvidence behind the model-level curves | 30 | 209 |
Year By Year
Compare overlapping model years
These 1shared model years make age-matched shopping easier. Depreciation compares each year's normalized asking price with its original MSRP.
Market-cycle note: the two columns were observed in different years. Use them as historical model profiles, not as simultaneous price quotes.
Buyer Fit
Which one should you buy?
Start with the tradeoff you care about, then verify the exact year, trim, mileage and service history. A model-level advantage can disappear when two individual used cars are not equivalent.
Choose the Audi A5 if...
- You found a specific example with the stronger year, trim, mileage, condition or service history; those details can outweigh a model-level average.
- Its $28,818 average median asking price fits your budget after you check the same-year rows below.
- You want the broader context in its 2-model-year guide before narrowing the search to a trim and mileage band.
Choose the INFINITI Q60 if...
- You found a specific example with the stronger year, trim, mileage, condition or service history; those details can outweigh a model-level average.
- Its $23,431 average median asking price fits your budget after you check the same-year rows below.
- You want the broader context in its 4-model-year guide before narrowing the search to a trim and mileage band.
Beyond The Score
How these models fit the used market
Resale value is only one part of the choice. Segment role, supply and the mix of years on sale help explain why two similarly priced vehicles can depreciate differently.
Audi A5
The Audi A5 is a compact luxury grand tourer offered as a two-door quattro coupe or Cabriolet, with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and dual-clutch or automatic transmissions.
Market context: Qualifying 2015 and redesigned 2018 cohorts span two generations and include coupe and Cabriolet observations while excluding labeled Sportbacks; body style, quattro hardware, trim, options, mileage, condition, and service history require same-year comparison.
INFINITI Q60
The INFINITI Q60 is a compact luxury coupe offered with 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter turbo engines, rear- or all-wheel drive, and Pure, Luxe, Sport, and Red Sport 400 trims.
Market context: Three qualifying cohorts cover the redesigned 2017-2019 Q60; four-cylinder versus twin-turbo V6 power, rear- or all-wheel drive, Red Sport equipment, options, mileage, condition, and maintenance history are the key same-year value separators.
Go Deeper
Open the full model-year research
Compare trims, mileage, recalls, fuel costs and current listing examples before deciding on one specific car.
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Which holds its value better, the Audi A5 or INFINITI Q60?
The available five-year figures come from different used-car market cycles: 2021 for the Audi A5 and 2026 for the INFINITI Q60. Because supply, incentives and used-car prices changed between those periods, CarResaleValue does not declare a direct winner from those percentages. Use the shared model-year table, repair data, fuel economy and current local listings to compare the vehicles on terms that match your purchase.
Is the Audi A5 or INFINITI Q60 cheaper to buy used?
Across the model years in this dataset, the INFINITI Q60 has the lower average median asking price at $23,431, about $5,387 below the Audi A5 average. That broad average is a starting point, not a like-for-like quote, because each model can have a different year range, trim mix and mileage distribution. The year-by-year table is the better place to compare vehicles of the same age before checking listings near you.
Which is less expensive to maintain, the Audi A5 or INFINITI Q60?
The available model data does not provide a complete annual repair-cost estimate for both vehicles, so this page does not name a maintenance-cost winner. Use the RepairPal ratings where shown, review recalls and complaints in each model-year guide, ask for service records, and budget for an independent pre-purchase inspection. Age, mileage, powertrain and previous maintenance usually matter more than a single broad reliability score.
How does CarResaleValue compare the Audi A5 and INFINITI Q60?
CarResaleValue normalizes observed used-car asking prices to a standard 12,000 miles per year, applies a 5% asking-to-sale adjustment, and compares the result with original MSRP references. A smoothed retention curve produces the five-year estimate when the data contains an observed five-year cohort. This page combines 239 listing observations across 6 model-year records, then adds EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety data and RepairPal ownership indicators where available.
Comparison methodology
This page combines 239 listing observations across 6 model-year records. Asking prices are mileage-normalized to 12,000 miles per year, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared with original MSRP references. Five-year figures use a smoothed curve only when an observed five-year cohort exists. EPA, NHTSA and RepairPal fields are shown independently and may cover different model years. Read the full CarResaleValue methodology. You can also browse the coupe resale value ranking.