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Lexus RC holds its value better — 74% five-year retention against 74% for the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Lexus RC comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 74% for the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Over the first five years the Lexus RC loses roughly $11,985 while the Rolls-Royce Phantom loses about $124,173 — a gap near $112,188.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus RC sheds about 5% in year one versus 6% for the Rolls-Royce Phantom. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.