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Acura ILX vs Bentley Continental: 5-year value retention (72% vs 42%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Acura ILX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Acura ILX comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 42% for the Bentley Continental. Over the first five years the Acura ILX loses roughly $7,563 while the Bentley Continental loses about $130,656 — a gap near $123,093.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura ILX sheds about 6% in year one versus 58% for the Bentley Continental. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.