Audi Q4 e-tron vs Honda Prologue: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Honda Prologue costs about $16,153 less
That's $224 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.Q4 e-tron 55 quattro$1,654/moTrue cost
Prologue EX✓ $1,430/moTrue cost
2026 Audi Q4 e-tronClosest matching trim: Q4 e-tron 55 quattro
Sticker (MSRP)$64,990
+$12,609→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$77,599
+ running costs→↓− $22,473 resale
True cost$1,654/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Honda PrologueClosest matching trim: Prologue EX
Sticker (MSRP)$59,990
+$11,355→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$71,345
+ running costs→↓− $23,361 resale
True cost$1,430/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | $64,990 | ✓ $59,990 | Prologue by $5,000 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $3,682 | ✓ $3,147 | Prologue by $535 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $8,927 | ✓ $8,208 | Prologue by $719 |
| Drive-away price | $77,599 | ✓ $71,345 | Prologue by $6,254 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $3,615 | ✓ $3,178 | Prologue by $437 |
| Insurance (estimate) | $20,192 | ✓ $16,959 | Prologue by $3,233 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $9,082 | ✓ $6,265 | Prologue by $2,817 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $15,269 | ✓ $13,953 | Prologue by $1,316 |
| Lost return on your money | $15,707 | ✓ $14,500 | Prologue by $1,207 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$22,473 | ✓ −$23,361 | Prologue by $888 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $119,083 | ✓ $102,930 | Prologue by $16,153 |
| True cost a month | $1,654/mo | ✓ $1,430/mo | Prologue by $224 |
| You pay each month | $1,678/mo | ✓ $1,483/mo | Prologue by $195 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | 6 | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 1,500 | — |
| Fast charge, minutes | — | 35 (20-80%) | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | 714 | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | 404 (283) | ✓ 473 (331) | — |
| Length | — | 4.88 m | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 21 cm | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 35% | ✓ 39% | — |
| US crash test | 5★ | 5★ | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Towing, lb
Fast charge, minutes
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Range, km (winter about 70%)
Length
Ground clearance
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $5,000.