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BMW I3 vs Lexus LS-460: 5-year value retention (39% vs 36%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW I3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW I3 comes out ahead, holding about 39% of its value versus 36% for the Lexus LS-460. Over the first five years the BMW I3 loses roughly $26,937 while the Lexus LS-460 loses about $39,299 — a gap near $12,362.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW I3 sheds about 12% in year one versus 17% for the Lexus LS-460. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.