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Lincoln Navigator L holds its value better — 44% five-year retention against 43% for the Cadillac Escalade Esv.
On five-year value retention the Lincoln Navigator L comes out ahead, holding about 44% of its value versus 43% for the Cadillac Escalade Esv. Over the first five years the Lincoln Navigator L loses roughly $53,293 while the Cadillac Escalade Esv loses about $49,180 — a gap near $-4113.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lincoln Navigator L sheds about 6% in year one versus 16% for the Cadillac Escalade Esv. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.