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Aston Martin Vantage vs Audi RS-3: 5-year value retention (71% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi RS-3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Audi RS-3 comes out ahead, holding about 71% of its value versus 71% for the Aston Martin Vantage. Over the first five years the Audi RS-3 loses roughly $19,236 while the Aston Martin Vantage loses about $45,732 — a gap near $26,496.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi RS-3 sheds about 1% in year one versus 6% for the Aston Martin Vantage. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.