Head to head
Lexus NX vs Audi Q5
Two of the most compared cars by Irish buyers importing from Japan. Here is how they stack up at Japanese auctions right now.
Lexus NX
Audi Q5| Lexus NX | Audi Q5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | SUVs & crossovers | SUVs & crossovers |
| Median auction price | €15,637 | €8,431 |
| Typical range | €10,179–€25,480 | €2,977–€13,383 |
| Sold at auction (3 months) | 2,128 | 367 |
| Median mileage | 51k km | 71k km |
| Graded 4 or better | 81% | 82% |
| Import duty | 0% possible (Japan-built) | 10% |
The verdict
On price, the Audi Q5 is the cheaper buy at auction right now. Choose the Lexus NX if: a premium hybrid suv: quiet, reliable and well equipped. Choose the Audi Q5 if: a premium mid-size suv with quattro all-wheel drive.
Lexus NX
The NX300h and newer NX350h hybrids are a popular premium SUV choice and an alternative to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3.
Audi Q5
The Q5 is refined and practical, and Japanese examples are often low mileage with quattro all-wheel drive.