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BMW X3 holds its value better — 51% five-year retention against 51% for the Audi A7. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the BMW X3 comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 51% for the Audi A7. Over the first five years the BMW X3 loses roughly $23,421 while the Audi A7 loses about $35,280 — a gap near $11,859.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW X3 sheds about 14% in year one versus 3% for the Audi A7. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.