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Acura RLX holds its value better — 53% five-year retention against 53% for the Audi A5. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Acura RLX comes out ahead, holding about 53% of its value versus 53% for the Audi A5. Over the first five years the Acura RLX loses roughly $25,639 while the Audi A5 loses about $22,087 — a gap near $-3552.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura RLX sheds about 9% in year one versus 16% for the Audi A5. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.