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Cadillac Escalade vs Lexus GS-F — Depreciation Comparison

Cadillac Escalade vs Lexus GS-F: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cadillac Escalade holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Cadillac Escalade comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Lexus GS-F. Over the first five years the Cadillac Escalade loses roughly $33,172 while the Lexus GS-F loses about $28,649 — a gap near $-4523.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cadillac Escalade sheds about 5% in year one versus 7% for the Lexus GS-F. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.