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Audi E-Tron Sportback vs Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric: 5-year value retention (30% vs 29%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi E-Tron Sportback holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Audi E-Tron Sportback comes out ahead, holding about 30% of its value versus 29% for the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. Over the first five years the Audi E-Tron Sportback loses roughly $51,874 while the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric loses about $37,896 — a gap near $-13978.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi E-Tron Sportback sheds about 20% in year one versus 27% for the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.