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BMW Z4 vs Lexus GS-F: 5-year value retention (67% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW Z4 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW Z4 comes out ahead, holding about 67% of its value versus 66% for the Lexus GS-F. Over the first five years the BMW Z4 loses roughly $18,235 while the Lexus GS-F loses about $28,649 — a gap near $10,414.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW Z4 sheds about 9% in year one versus 7% for the Lexus GS-F. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.