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BMW X5 vs Lexus IS-250: 5-year value retention (52% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW X5 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW X5 comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 52% for the Lexus IS-250. Over the first five years the BMW X5 loses roughly $32,989 while the Lexus IS-250 loses about $15,698 — a gap near $-17291.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW X5 sheds about 0% in year one versus 11% for the Lexus IS-250. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.