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Audi S5-Coupe vs Lexus ES: 5-year value retention (71% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus ES holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus ES comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 71% for the Audi S5-Coupe. Over the first five years the Lexus ES loses roughly $13,538 while the Audi S5-Coupe loses about $16,560 — a gap near $3,022.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus ES sheds about 4% in year one versus 6% for the Audi S5-Coupe. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.