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Kia Sportage vs Lexus RX: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia Sportage holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia Sportage comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Lexus RX. Over the first five years the Kia Sportage loses roughly $9,847 while the Lexus RX loses about $17,734 — a gap near $7,887.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Sportage sheds about 4% in year one versus 6% for the Lexus RX. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.