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BMW i4 vs Kia EV6: 5-year value retention (41% vs 42%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia EV6 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia EV6 comes out ahead, holding about 42% of its value versus 41% for the BMW i4. Over the first five years the Kia EV6 loses roughly $22,134 while the BMW i4 loses about $33,930 — a gap near $11,796.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia EV6 sheds about 21% in year one versus 3% for the BMW i4. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.