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Lincoln Town Car holds its value better — 46% five-year retention against 45% for the BMW M5. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Lincoln Town Car comes out ahead, holding about 46% of its value versus 45% for the BMW M5. Over the first five years the Lincoln Town Car loses roughly $32,151 while the BMW M5 loses about $38,345 — a gap near $6,194.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lincoln Town Car sheds about 10% in year one versus 9% for the BMW M5. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.