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Audi A3-E-Tron vs BMW 2-Series: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW 2-Series holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW 2-Series comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Audi A3-E-Tron. Over the first five years the BMW 2-Series loses roughly $14,480 while the Audi A3-E-Tron loses about $14,418 — a gap near $-62.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW 2-Series sheds about 0% in year one versus 7% for the Audi A3-E-Tron. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.