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Acura TLX vs BMW M2 — Depreciation Comparison

Acura TLX vs BMW M2: 5-year value retention (61% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Acura TLX holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Acura TLX comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 60% for the BMW M2. Over the first five years the Acura TLX loses roughly $17,843 while the BMW M2 loses about $21,057 — a gap near $3,214.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura TLX sheds about 8% in year one versus 14% for the BMW M2. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.