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Audi A7 holds its value better — 51% five-year retention against 51% for the BMW X1. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi A7 comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 51% for the BMW X1. Over the first five years the Audi A7 loses roughly $35,280 while the BMW X1 loses about $20,333 — a gap near $-14947.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi A7 sheds about 3% in year one versus 13% for the BMW X1. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.