Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron vs Porsche Macan Electric: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron costs about $10,678 less
That's $148 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.SQ6 Sportback e-tron Progressiv e-tron quattro✓ $2,313/moTrue cost
Macan Electric 4$2,461/moTrue cost
2026 Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tronClosest matching trim: SQ6 Sportback e-tron Progressiv e-tron quattro
Sticker (MSRP)$100,050
+$18,006→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$118,056
+ running costs→↓− $34,596 resale
True cost$2,313/moA month to own, after resale
2027 Porsche Macan ElectricClosest matching trim: Macan Electric 4
Sticker (MSRP)$105,900
+$23,352→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$129,252
+ running costs→↓− $36,619 resale
True cost$2,461/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $100,050 | $105,900 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $5,850 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $4,424 | $8,482 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $4,058 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $13,582 | $14,870 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $1,288 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $118,056 | $129,252 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $11,196 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $3,851 | ✓ $3,346 | Macan Electric by $505 |
| Insurance (estimate) | $22,106 | ✓ $20,060 | Macan Electric by $2,046 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $9,729 | ✓ $9,270 | Macan Electric by $459 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $23,777 | $26,132 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $2,355 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $23,512 | $25,672 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $2,160 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$34,596 | ✓ −$36,619 | Macan Electric by $2,023 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $166,526 | $177,204 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $10,678 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $2,313/mo | $2,461/mo | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $148 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $2,397/mo | $2,544/mo | SQ6 Sportback e-tron by $147 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 5,500 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Range, km (winter about 70%) | 455 (319) | ✓ 534 (374) | — |
| Length | — | 4.78 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
Towing, lb
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 $5,850.