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Acura NSX vs Audi R8: 5-year value retention (87% vs 86%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Acura NSX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Acura NSX comes out ahead, holding about 87% of its value versus 86% for the Audi R8. Over the first five years the Acura NSX loses roughly $21,696 while the Audi R8 loses about $28,014 — a gap near $6,318.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura NSX sheds about 3% in year one versus 3% for the Audi R8. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.