Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Cadillac Lyriq: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron costs about $9,006 less
That's $125 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro✓ $1,780/moTrue cost
Lyriq Luxury AWD$1,905/moTrue cost
2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tronClosest matching trim: Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro
Sticker (MSRP)$73,450
+$13,709→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$87,159
+ running costs→↓− $25,398 resale
True cost$1,780/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Cadillac LyriqClosest matching trim: Lyriq Luxury AWD
Sticker (MSRP)$74,899
+$13,854→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$88,753
+ running costs→↓− $22,686 resale
True cost$1,905/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $73,450 | $74,899 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $1,449 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $3,682 | ✓ $3,644 | Lyriq by $38 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $10,027 | $10,211 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $184 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $87,159 | $88,753 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $1,594 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $3,615 | $3,968 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $353 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $18,675 | $22,172 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $3,497 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $9,186 | $9,392 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $206 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $17,279 | $17,615 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $336 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $17,551 | $17,859 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $308 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$25,398 | −$22,686 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $2,712 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $128,158 | $137,164 | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $9,006 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $1,780/mo | $1,905/mo | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $125 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $1,820/mo | $1,903/mo | Q4 Sportback e-tron by $83 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | 7 | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 3,500 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | 793 | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | 404 (283) | ✓ 513 (359) | — |
| Length | — | 5.00 m | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 16 cm | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | ✓ 35% | 30% | — |
| 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
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 $1,449.