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Cadillac XT4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mercedes-Benz CLS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz CLS comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Cadillac XT4. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz CLS loses roughly $35,114 while the Cadillac XT4 loses about $18,807 — a gap near $-16307.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz CLS sheds about 11% in year one versus 0% for the Cadillac XT4. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.