Is the 2026 Audi SQ7 a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $93,800. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $173 a month. Class median $111.
- Good buy: 15 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $173 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 8% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 15 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the SQ7 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.8 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.8 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.2 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the SQ7 a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $93,800 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 500 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 199.6 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 20.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the SQ7 a good commuter car?
No. $173 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $173
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 87% of 139
Is the SQ7 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 68.5 in tall | 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 171 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the SQ7 a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the SQ7 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 8% below cars like it.
- Price, Premium Plus AWD
- $93,800
- Predicted price
- $101,679
- Gap
- -$7,879 (-8%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the SQ7 a good buy?
No. 15 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 Premium Plus AWD | $93,800 | 20.0 cents | 13.6 cu ft | 500 hp |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV SS AWD | $60,700 | 6.7 cents | 59.1 cu ft | 615 hp |
| Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Pilot AWD | $62,900 | 6.7 cents | 54.2 cu ft | 544 hp |
| Jeep Recon Moab 4xe 4x4 | $65,000 | 8.1 cents | 65.9 cu ft | 670 hp |
| Cadillac OPTIQ 4dr OPTIQ-V AWD | $67,300 | 6.2 cents | 57.0 cu ft | 519 hp |
| Cadillac OPTIQ V OPTIQ-V AWD | $67,300 | 6.2 cents | 57.0 cu ft | 519 hp |
| Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD | $76,990 | 6.7 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 533 hp |
| Cadillac VISTIQ Luxury AWD | $77,395 | 6.7 cents | 80.2 cu ft | 615 hp |
| Cadillac LYRIQ 4dr LYRIQ-V AWD | $78,595 | 7.2 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 515 hp |
Compared with 1,089 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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