Which holds its value better, the Mercedes-Benz E300 with the large emblem or the upright emblem?
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The large emblem and upright emblem do not affect the resale value. There are four main factors that influence resale value: 1. Brand Influence: Brand influence is one of the decisive factors for resale value. Currently, the luxury brands with the best resale value in the market are Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus, while Audi is in the middle range. Luxury brands like Cadillac, Infiniti, and Acura have relatively lower resale values. 2. Market Presence: The market presence of a car, which is the result of accumulated sales over the years, also plays a role. Generally, the higher the market presence of a model, the higher its resale value. However, some niche cars with special value (e.g., Renault Mégane RS, Mitsubishi EVO9) also have very high resale rates. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a high market presence, so its resale value is also relatively high. 3. Configuration and Color: Top-tier models tend to depreciate faster than mid- or low-tier models of the same series due to their higher initial prices. 4. Accident History: If a car has been involved in a major accident and its structure has been damaged, its depreciation rate will increase significantly. If the car is in its original condition with no major accidents, the resale price will be higher.
