Audi Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 3 Audi models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $47,519 for the Q3 to $71,083 for the Q7 (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Q3 is cheapest to fuel at $12,459. New Audi models include Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance.
Audi models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | $28,650 | $12,459 | $47,519 |
| Q5 | $38,253 | $16,119 | $60,782 |
| Q7 | $46,210 | $18,463 | $71,083 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Audi maintenance schedule
Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance: included with every new model-year 2026 Audi. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Audi doesn't publish service prices.
Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance
Term: Included with every new model-year 2026 Audi (purchased or leased): scheduled services in the first 3 years/30,000 miles, whichever occurs first
Covers: Each new-vehicle scheduled service at the 1yr/10k, 2yr/20k and 3yr/30k intervals plus one brake fluid service, performed at authorized U.S. Audi dealers. MY2026 Audis also carry a 4-yr/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, 12-yr corrosion-perforation warranty, and 4-yr Roadside Assistance. Coverage can be extended with paid Audi Care Select packages (dealer or myAudi account) up to 120,000 miles.
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled services included for MY2026: 1 year/10,000 miles, 2 years/20,000 miles, 3 years/30,000 miles (whichever occurs first) |
| Audi of America newsroom — Audi 2026 lineup launches with Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance included on all models (Aug 21, 2025; updated Aug 3, 2026) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Audi?
Across 3 Audi models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $47,519 for the Q3 to $71,083 for the Q7 (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Q3 is cheapest to fuel at $12,459. New Audi models include Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance.
Is Audi maintenance expensive?
Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance: included with every new model-year 2026 Audi. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Audi doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- Audi of America newsroom — Audi 2026 lineup launches with Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance included on all models (Aug 21, 2025; updated Aug 3, 2026) — Audi