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Acura MDX holds its value better — 55% five-year retention against 54% for the Lincoln MKX. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Acura MDX comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 54% for the Lincoln MKX. Over the first five years the Acura MDX loses roughly $23,414 while the Lincoln MKX loses about $17,800 — a gap near $-5614.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura MDX sheds about 12% in year one versus 9% for the Lincoln MKX. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.