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Buick Lacrosse vs Volkswagen GTI: 5-year value retention (59% vs 42%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Buick Lacrosse holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Buick Lacrosse comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 42% for the Volkswagen GTI. Over the first five years the Buick Lacrosse loses roughly $12,035 while the Volkswagen GTI loses about $10,203 — a gap near $-1832.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Buick Lacrosse sheds about 8% in year one versus 15% for the Volkswagen GTI. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.