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Audi A8-L holds its value better — 44% five-year retention against 44% for the Lincoln Navigator L. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi A8-L comes out ahead, holding about 44% of its value versus 44% for the Lincoln Navigator L. Over the first five years the Audi A8-L loses roughly $48,440 while the Lincoln Navigator L loses about $53,293 — a gap near $4,853.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi A8-L sheds about 11% in year one versus 6% for the Lincoln Navigator L. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.