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Audi S7 holds its value better — 50% five-year retention against 50% for the Lexus ES-350. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi S7 comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 50% for the Lexus ES-350. Over the first five years the Audi S7 loses roughly $42,456 while the Lexus ES-350 loses about $16,302 — a gap near $-26154.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi S7 sheds about 14% in year one versus 8% for the Lexus ES-350. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.