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Acura RSX holds its value better — 55% five-year retention against 55% for the BMW 2-Series. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Acura RSX comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 55% for the BMW 2-Series. Over the first five years the Acura RSX loses roughly $20,832 while the BMW 2-Series loses about $17,649 — a gap near $-3183.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura RSX sheds about 10% in year one versus 11% for the BMW 2-Series. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.