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BMW 6-Series vs Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr: 5-year value retention (48% vs 49%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 48% for the BMW 6-Series. Over the first five years the Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr loses roughly $9,946 while the BMW 6-Series loses about $36,486 — a gap near $26,540.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr sheds about 0% in year one versus 10% for the BMW 6-Series. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.