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Acura RLX vs Audi S7: 5-year value retention (53% vs 53%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Acura RLX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Acura RLX comes out ahead, holding about 53% of its value versus 53% for the Audi S7. Over the first five years the Acura RLX loses roughly $25,639 while the Audi S7 loses about $40,108 — a gap near $14,469.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura RLX sheds about 9% in year one versus 3% for the Audi S7. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.