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Audi S5 holds its value better — 61% five-year retention against 60% for the BMW M2. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi S5 comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 60% for the BMW M2. Over the first five years the Audi S5 loses roughly $23,028 while the BMW M2 loses about $21,057 — a gap near $-1971.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi S5 sheds about 11% in year one versus 14% for the BMW M2. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.