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Audi Q5 vs Lexus GS-350: 5-year value retention (48% vs 48%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi Q5 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Audi Q5 comes out ahead, holding about 48% of its value versus 48% for the Lexus GS-350. Over the first five years the Audi Q5 loses roughly $27,668 while the Lexus GS-350 loses about $19,912 — a gap near $-7756.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi Q5 sheds about 0% in year one versus 16% for the Lexus GS-350. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.