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BMW i4 holds its value better — 44% five-year retention against 42% for the Kia EV6. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the BMW i4 comes out ahead, holding about 44% of its value versus 42% for the Kia EV6. Over the first five years the BMW i4 loses roughly $29,717 while the Kia EV6 loses about $21,869 — a gap near $-7848.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW i4 sheds about 13% in year one versus 21% for the Kia EV6. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.