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Acura RDX vs Mercedes-Benz CLE: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Acura RDX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Acura RDX comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Mercedes-Benz CLE. Over the first five years the Acura RDX loses roughly $18,582 while the Mercedes-Benz CLE loses about $24,654 — a gap near $6,072.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura RDX sheds about 10% in year one versus 2% for the Mercedes-Benz CLE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.