Acura RLX vs Porsche Cayenne — Depreciation Comparison

Acura RLX vs Porsche Cayenne: 5-year value retention (34% vs 32%), 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 34% of its value versus 32% for the Porsche Cayenne. Over the first five years the Acura RLX loses roughly $36,967 while the Porsche Cayenne loses about $72,661 — a gap near $35,694.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura RLX sheds about 20% in year one versus 16% for the Porsche Cayenne. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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