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Audi Q4 vs Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: 5-year value retention (37% vs 37%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi Q4 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Audi Q4 comes out ahead, holding about 37% of its value versus 37% for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Over the first five years the Audi Q4 loses roughly $32,030 while the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid loses about $27,549 — a gap near $-4481.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi Q4 sheds about 0% in year one versus 26% for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.