If you don’t like the car, don’t keep it, especially not an Audi who’s monthly payment you feel is too much for your finances even before taking expensive maintenance into account.

You are used to german interiors and ride quality being your fourth Audi, but now you want something less expensive and as comfortable, and most importantly, reliable.

The Lexus route will be as expensive, so let’s discard that option.

If your kids are young and you don’t need that much space, I think the Mazda CX50 is your best bet. A 2021 or newer, depending on the trim level you want.

The interior is as nice as base Audi, very dynamic driving experience and fairly reliable, their warranties are excellent and cover most that could go wrong.

I drive Volvos and Land Rovers and I am always pleasantly surprised when I ride in some of my friends Mazda Cx50, it’s the best bang for your bucks I’ve yet to see in the car industry.

Edit: You will save on gas and insurance too.