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Tesla Model Y holds its value better — 44% five-year retention against 44% for the BMW i4. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Tesla Model Y comes out ahead, holding about 44% of its value versus 44% for the BMW i4. Over the first five years the Tesla Model Y loses roughly $24,032 while the BMW i4 loses about $29,717 — a gap near $5,685.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Tesla Model Y sheds about 11% in year one versus 13% for the BMW i4. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.