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Audi TT holds its value better — 61% five-year retention against 61% for the Audi S3. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi TT comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Audi S3. Over the first five years the Audi TT loses roughly $20,254 while the Audi S3 loses about $18,865 — a gap near $-1389.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi TT sheds about 7% in year one versus 13% for the Audi S3. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.