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Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: 5-year value retention (46% vs 46%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus RZ holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus RZ comes out ahead, holding about 46% of its value versus 46% for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. Over the first five years the Lexus RZ loses roughly $24,886 while the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class loses about $24,675 — a gap near $-211.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus RZ sheds about 5% in year one versus 32% for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.