Audi A5

Obvious rivals to the Audi A5 Coupe include the BMW 4 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and the Lexus RC, as well as the Ford Mustang as a left-field choice. All of these are fairly close to each other when it comes to purchase price, although there’s variety in terms of power and equipment for each. A look at depreciation estimates suggests the 4 Series and the Mustang will fare the best when it comes to resale value, although the Ford’s relatively high purchase price and surprisingly high service and maintenance costs means it’s unlikely to be a smart financial buy. The A5 sits somewhere in the middle of them all, with reasonable but not spectacular costs all round. Between the big German three, there’s unlikely to be a huge difference in running costs once everything’s been taking into account. This suggests that it’s better to buy the car you like the best, rather than the one that’s the best financial option.