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Cadillac Escalade vs Lexus RC: 5-year value retention (66% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus RC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus RC comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 66% for the Cadillac Escalade. Over the first five years the Lexus RC loses roughly $12,911 while the Cadillac Escalade loses about $33,172 — a gap near $20,261.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus RC sheds about 0% in year one versus 5% for the Cadillac Escalade. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.