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Audi e-tron holds its value better — 29% five-year retention against 27% for the Lucid Air. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi e-tron comes out ahead, holding about 29% of its value versus 27% for the Lucid Air. Over the first five years the Audi e-tron loses roughly $50,127 while the Lucid Air loses about $50,818 — a gap near $691.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi e-tron sheds about 20% in year one versus 17% for the Lucid Air. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.