BMW X3 vs Lincoln Aviator: 5-year value retention (47% vs 47%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW X3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW X3 comes out ahead, holding about 47% of its value versus 47% for the Lincoln Aviator. Over the first five years the BMW X3 loses roughly $25,118 while the Lincoln Aviator loses about $33,111 — a gap near $7,993.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW X3 sheds about 12% in year one versus 22% for the Lincoln Aviator. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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