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Acura TSX holds its value better — 49% five-year retention against 49% for the BMW 4-Series. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Acura TSX comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 49% for the BMW 4-Series. Over the first five years the Acura TSX loses roughly $9,994 while the BMW 4-Series loses about $24,944 — a gap near $14,950.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Acura TSX sheds about 17% in year one versus 13% for the BMW 4-Series. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.