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Lincoln Corsair vs Mercedes-Benz SL: 5-year value retention (52% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mercedes-Benz SL holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz SL comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 52% for the Lincoln Corsair. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz SL loses roughly $53,574 while the Lincoln Corsair loses about $19,073 — a gap near $-34501.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz SL sheds about 11% in year one versus 3% for the Lincoln Corsair. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.