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Audi A6-Sedan vs BMW X3: 5-year value retention (51% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW X3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW X3 comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 51% for the Audi A6-Sedan. Over the first five years the BMW X3 loses roughly $24,778 while the Audi A6-Sedan loses about $28,237 — a gap near $3,459.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW X3 sheds about 3% in year one versus 18% for the Audi A6-Sedan. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.