2026 Audi Q3: 5-Year Cost of Ownership

An estimate of what a 2026 Audi Q3 typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $49,929 market price and 25 MPG combined.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

Where the money goes

How it compares

The 2026 Audi Q3 ranks #7 of 38 luxury vehicles in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $13,473 less than the average luxury vehicle in our database ($70,172). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:

Where it costs the least to own

Gas prices, insurance rates, sales tax and registration fees change the 5-year cost of a 2026 Audi Q3 by about $9,390 depending on where you live.

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Quick answers

How much does a 2026 Audi Q3 cost per month to own?

About $945 a month averaged over 5 years, or $56,700 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.

How much value does a 2026 Audi Q3 lose in 5 years?

About $27,904, or 56% of its $49,929 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.

How much does a 2026 Audi Q3 cost to fuel?

At 25 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $1,680 a year ($140/month).

Is a 2026 Audi Q3 cheap to own compared with other luxury vehicles?

It ranks #7 of 38 for lowest 5-year cost among the luxury vehicles we track, costing $13,473 less than the average luxury vehicle in our database ($70,172). It works out to about $0.94 per mile driven.

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