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Cadillac CTS-V vs Lexus GS-F: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cadillac CTS-V holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cadillac CTS-V comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Lexus GS-F. Over the first five years the Cadillac CTS-V loses roughly $29,318 while the Lexus GS-F loses about $28,649 — a gap near $-669.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cadillac CTS-V sheds about 7% in year one versus 7% for the Lexus GS-F. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.