2026 Audi Q8: 5-Year Cost of Ownership
An estimate of what a 2026 Audi Q8 typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $87,569 market price and 20 MPG combined.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
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How it compares
The 2026 Audi Q8 ranks #36 of 38 luxury vehicles in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $16,809 more than the average luxury vehicle in our database ($70,172). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE
$78,3665-year total · $1,306/mo · $89,230 market priceFull breakdown →2026 BMW X6
$79,8975-year total · $1,332/mo · $91,166 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Lexus GX
$81,1165-year total · $1,352/mo · $83,560 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Porsche Macan
$81,6745-year total · $1,361/mo · $85,442 market priceFull breakdown →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 Q8 by about $12,829 depending on where you live.
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Quick answers
How much does a 2026 Audi Q8 cost per month to own?
About $1,450 a month averaged over 5 years, or $86,981 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.
How much value does a 2026 Audi Q8 lose in 5 years?
About $53,827, or 61% of its $87,569 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.
How much does a 2026 Audi Q8 cost to fuel?
At 20 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $2,100 a year ($175/month).
Is a 2026 Audi Q8 cheap to own compared with other luxury vehicles?
It ranks #36 of 38 for lowest 5-year cost among the luxury vehicles we track, costing $16,809 more than the average luxury vehicle in our database ($70,172). It works out to about $1.45 per mile driven.
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