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Jaguar XE vs Lincoln Continental — Depreciation Comparison

Jaguar XE vs Lincoln Continental: 5-year value retention (50% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lincoln Continental holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Lincoln Continental comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 50% for the Jaguar XE. Over the first five years the Lincoln Continental loses roughly $23,199 while the Jaguar XE loses about $20,070 — a gap near $-3129.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lincoln Continental sheds about 10% in year one versus 10% for the Jaguar XE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.