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Audi A6 vs BMW I3: 5-year value retention (39% vs 39%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW I3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW I3 comes out ahead, holding about 39% of its value versus 39% for the Audi A6. Over the first five years the BMW I3 loses roughly $26,937 while the Audi A6 loses about $35,932 — a gap near $8,995.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW I3 sheds about 12% in year one versus 24% for the Audi A6. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.