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BMW 3 Series holds its value better — 59% five-year retention against 59% for the Acura RDX. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the BMW 3 Series comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Acura RDX. Over the first five years the BMW 3 Series loses roughly $19,523 while the Acura RDX loses about $18,582 — a gap near $-941.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW 3 Series sheds about 6% in year one versus 10% for the Acura RDX. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.