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Lexus LX-570 vs Mercedes-Benz SL: 5-year value retention (52% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus LX-570 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus LX-570 comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 52% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. Over the first five years the Lexus LX-570 loses roughly $34,118 while the Mercedes-Benz SL loses about $53,574 — a gap near $19,456.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus LX-570 sheds about 18% in year one versus 11% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.