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Lexus NX vs Mazda CX-5: 5-year value retention (70% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mazda CX-5 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mazda CX-5 comes out ahead, holding about 71% of its value versus 70% for the Lexus NX. Over the first five years the Mazda CX-5 loses roughly $8,608 while the Lexus NX loses about $13,779 — a gap near $5,171.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mazda CX-5 sheds about 2% in year one versus 6% for the Lexus NX. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.