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Cadillac CTS holds its value better — 50% five-year retention against 50% for the Lexus IS-350. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Cadillac CTS comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 50% for the Lexus IS-350. Over the first five years the Cadillac CTS loses roughly $23,498 while the Lexus IS-350 loses about $17,400 — a gap near $-6098.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cadillac CTS sheds about 10% in year one versus 13% for the Lexus IS-350. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.