BMW X1 vs Lexus RX-350: 5-year value retention (51% vs 51%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW X1 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW X1 comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 51% for the Lexus RX-350. Over the first five years the BMW X1 loses roughly $18,991 while the Lexus RX-350 loses about $19,745 — a gap near $754.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW X1 sheds about 14% in year one versus 11% for the Lexus RX-350. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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