Infiniti QX55 vs Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — Depreciation Comparison

Infiniti QX55 vs Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: 5-year value retention (43% vs 37%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Infiniti QX55 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Infiniti QX55 comes out ahead, holding about 43% of its value versus 37% for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Over the first five years the Infiniti QX55 loses roughly $28,436 while the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid loses about $27,549 — a gap near $-887.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Infiniti QX55 sheds about 1% in year one versus 26% for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

Infiniti QX55 depreciation curve & cost of ownership →
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid depreciation curve & cost of ownership →