Audi S e-tron GT vs BMW i7: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
They cost about the same
Within $1,899: too close to call. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.S e-tron GT e-tron GT quattro$3,597/moTrue cost
i7 60 xDrive Sedan$3,623/moTrue cost
2026 Audi S e-tron GTClosest matching trim: S e-tron GT e-tron GT quattro
Sticker (MSRP)$154,000
+$37,212→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$191,212
+ running costs→↓− $53,251 resale
True cost$3,597/moA month to own, after resale
2027 BMW i7Closest matching trim: i7 60 xDrive Sedan
Sticker (MSRP)$155,500
+$36,934→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$192,434
+ running costs→↓− $53,770 resale
True cost$3,623/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $154,000 | $155,500 | S e-tron GT by $1,500 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $15,214 | ✓ $14,796 | i7 by $418 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $21,998 | $22,138 | S e-tron GT by $140 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $191,212 | $192,434 | S e-tron GT by $1,222 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $3,935 | $4,439 | S e-tron GT by $504 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $29,035 | $29,233 | S e-tron GT by $198 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $11,179 | $11,179 | — |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $39,163 | $39,420 | S e-tron GT by $257 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $37,626 | $37,862 | S e-tron GT by $236 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$53,251 | ✓ −$53,770 | i7 by $519 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $258,989 | $260,889 | S e-tron GT by $1,900 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $3,597/mo | $3,623/mo | S e-tron GT by $26 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $3,745/mo | $3,775/mo | S e-tron GT by $30 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | ✓ 483 (338) | 459 (321) | — |
| Length | — | 5.40 m | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 35% | 35% | — |
| 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
Range, km (winter about 70%)
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 $1,500.