Audi SQ6 e-tron vs Polestar 3: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Audi SQ6 e-tron costs about $12,656 less
That's $176 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.SQ6 e-tron Progressiv e-tron quattro✓ $2,236/moTrue cost
3 Dual motor$2,411/moTrue cost
2026 Audi SQ6 e-tronClosest matching trim: SQ6 e-tron Progressiv e-tron quattro
Sticker (MSRP)$96,750
+$16,831→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$113,581
+ running costs→↓− $33,455 resale
True cost$2,236/moA month to own, after resale
2027 Polestar 3Closest matching trim: 3 Dual motor
Sticker (MSRP)$105,000
+$18,734→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$123,734
+ running costs→↓− $36,308 resale
True cost$2,411/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $96,750 | $105,000 | SQ6 e-tron by $8,250 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $3,764 | $4,499 | SQ6 e-tron by $735 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $13,067 | $14,235 | SQ6 e-tron by $1,168 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $113,581 | $123,734 | SQ6 e-tron by $10,153 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $3,952 | $3,968 | SQ6 e-tron by $16 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $21,644 | $22,766 | SQ6 e-tron by $1,122 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $9,673 | $9,796 | SQ6 e-tron by $123 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $22,836 | $24,972 | SQ6 e-tron by $2,136 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $22,649 | $24,608 | SQ6 e-tron by $1,959 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$33,455 | ✓ −$36,308 | 3 by $2,853 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $160,971 | $173,627 | SQ6 e-tron by $12,656 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $2,236/mo | $2,411/mo | SQ6 e-tron by $175 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $2,316/mo | $2,505/mo | SQ6 e-tron by $189 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | 4 | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 3,500 | — |
| Fast charge, minutes | — | 22 (10-80%) | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | 484 | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | 443 (310) | ✓ 502 (351) | — |
| Length | — | 4.90 m | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 21 cm | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 35% | 35% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
| European crash test | — | ✓ 5★ (2025) | — |
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
European crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $8,250.