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Infiniti QX30 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Infiniti QX30 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Infiniti QX30 comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Over the first five years the Infiniti QX30 loses roughly $13,855 while the Mercedes-Benz CLS loses about $35,114 — a gap near $21,259.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Infiniti QX30 sheds about 9% in year one versus 11% for the Mercedes-Benz CLS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.