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Acura TL vs Lincoln Nautilus: 5-year value retention (49% vs 49%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lincoln Nautilus holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lincoln Nautilus comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 49% for the Acura TL. Over the first five years the Lincoln Nautilus loses roughly $27,538 while the Acura TL loses about $10,706 — a gap near $-16832.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lincoln Nautilus sheds about 7% in year one versus 12% for the Acura TL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.