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Aston Martin DBS vs BMW M3: 5-year value retention (83% vs 85%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW M3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW M3 comes out ahead, holding about 85% of its value versus 83% for the Aston Martin DBS. Over the first five years the BMW M3 loses roughly $11,578 while the Aston Martin DBS loses about $59,614 — a gap near $48,036.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW M3 sheds about 8% in year one versus 6% for the Aston Martin DBS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.