Audi RS Q8 performance vs BMW X6 M: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
They cost about the same
Within $2,819: too close to call. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.RS Q8 performance Performance quattro tiptronic$3,752/moTrue cost
X6 M Competition$3,791/moTrue cost
2027 Audi RS Q8 performanceClosest matching trim: RS Q8 performance Performance quattro tiptronic
Sticker (MSRP)$159,550
+$39,188→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$198,738
+ running costs→↓− $78,180 resale
True cost$3,752/moA month to own, after resale
2027 BMW X6 MClosest matching trim: X6 M Competition
Sticker (MSRP)$159,900
+$38,501→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$198,401
+ running costs→↓− $78,351 resale
True cost$3,791/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $159,550 | $159,900 | RS Q8 performance by $350 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $16,324 | ✓ $15,676 | X6 M by $648 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $22,864 | ✓ $22,825 | X6 M by $39 |
| Drive-away price | $198,738 | ✓ $198,401 | X6 M by $337 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $28,172 | $31,568 | RS Q8 performance by $3,396 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $27,517 | $27,583 | RS Q8 performance by $66 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $13,961 | $13,961 | — |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $40,746 | ✓ $40,675 | X6 M by $71 |
| Lost return on your money | $39,078 | ✓ $39,013 | X6 M by $65 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$78,179 | ✓ −$78,351 | X6 M by $172 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $270,122 | $272,941 | RS Q8 performance by $2,819 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $3,752/mo | $3,791/mo | RS Q8 performance by $39 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $4,225/mo | $4,268/mo | RS Q8 performance by $43 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Length | — | 4.95 m | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 49% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
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
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
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 $350.