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Lexus NX Hybrid vs Volkswagen Taos: 5-year value retention (56% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus NX Hybrid holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus NX Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 54% for the Volkswagen Taos. Over the first five years the Lexus NX Hybrid loses roughly $20,751 while the Volkswagen Taos loses about $12,111 — a gap near $-8640.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus NX Hybrid sheds about 21% in year one versus 14% for the Volkswagen Taos. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.