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BMW X5-M vs Lincoln Aviator: 5-year value retention (57% vs 57%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW X5-M holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW X5-M comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 57% for the Lincoln Aviator. Over the first five years the BMW X5-M loses roughly $56,199 while the Lincoln Aviator loses about $24,415 — a gap near $-31784.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW X5-M sheds about 0% in year one versus 8% for the Lincoln Aviator. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.