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Lexus GS-350 vs Lincoln MKZ: 5-year value retention (48% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lincoln MKZ holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lincoln MKZ comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 48% for the Lexus GS-350. Over the first five years the Lincoln MKZ loses roughly $17,493 while the Lexus GS-350 loses about $19,912 — a gap near $2,419.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lincoln MKZ sheds about 10% in year one versus 16% for the Lexus GS-350. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.