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BMW 8-Series vs Lincoln MKS: 5-year value retention (46% vs 46%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW 8-Series holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW 8-Series comes out ahead, holding about 46% of its value versus 46% for the Lincoln MKS. Over the first five years the BMW 8-Series loses roughly $50,652 while the Lincoln MKS loses about $13,988 — a gap near $-36664.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW 8-Series sheds about 1% in year one versus 11% for the Lincoln MKS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.