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BMW M2 vs Lexus LS: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW M2 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW M2 comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Lexus LS. Over the first five years the BMW M2 loses roughly $21,057 while the Lexus LS loses about $32,597 — a gap near $11,540.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW M2 sheds about 14% in year one versus 9% for the Lexus LS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.