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Acura ILX vs Lexus RC: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), 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 72% for the Lexus RC. Over the first five years the Acura ILX loses roughly $7,563 while the Lexus RC loses about $12,911 — a gap near $5,348.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura ILX sheds about 6% in year one versus 0% for the Lexus RC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.