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Lexus LS holds its value better — 60% five-year retention against 59% for the Audi Q3. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Lexus LS comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 59% for the Audi Q3. Over the first five years the Lexus LS loses roughly $32,597 while the Audi Q3 loses about $17,743 — a gap near $-14854.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus LS sheds about 9% in year one versus 5% for the Audi Q3. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.