The Chicago BMW X5 has been rated as the luxury crossover vehicle with the best resale value by Kelly Blue Book, an honor the model is getting used to.   Not only does the BMW X5 pay off for owners who sell their cars after a few years, it pays off for buyers who purchase those pre-owned X5s .  Any Chicago BMW X5 owner knows this.  That’s why you find so many Chicago consumers heading out to new and used BMW Chicago dealers to purchase this crossover.

Most vehicles retain 35% or less of their purchase value after five years.  However, the X5 will keep 40% of its new car value after five years.  That’s a difference of several thousand dollars over other vehicles, which reduces the X5′s cost of ownership significantly.

From Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com):

While most car buyers today consider sticker price the most significant number when choosing a new vehicle, our editors recommend taking a closer look at a number Kelley Blue Book is expert in calculating: its resale value. Depreciation often is the greatest expense incurred by drivers during the first five years of vehicle ownership, so choosing a vehicle that retains its value better than others is important in keeping your total ownership cost low.

I’ve always tried to preach resale value, but usually that involves buying practical, less stylish cars.  But Chicago BMW X5 owners know this crossover combines practicality with a fun, luxurious ride.

The X5 is one of my favorite drives.  For a crossover, it does not handle like one.  It’s packed with luxury and syncs very well with an iPod.  It definitely gives drivers quality, comfortable time in the cabin.

Knowing how well the X5 retains its value, used BMW Chicago dealers have a lot of pre-owned X5 models that are excellent options for buyers wanting a pre-owned crossover that is reliable and marketable.