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Cadillac ATS-V holds its value better — 63% five-year retention against 63% for the Lexus GS. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Cadillac ATS-V comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Lexus GS. Over the first five years the Cadillac ATS-V loses roughly $24,813 while the Lexus GS loses about $18,690 — a gap near $-6123.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cadillac ATS-V sheds about 7% in year one versus 7% for the Lexus GS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.