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BMW 2-Series vs Lexus LS: 5-year value retention (64% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW 2-Series holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW 2-Series comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 63% for the Lexus LS. Over the first five years the BMW 2-Series loses roughly $14,480 while the Lexus LS loses about $36,198 — a gap near $21,718.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW 2-Series sheds about 0% in year one versus 0% for the Lexus LS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.