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Buick Encore holds its value better — 60% five-year retention against 59% for the Dodge Durango. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Buick Encore comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 59% for the Dodge Durango. Over the first five years the Buick Encore loses roughly $10,336 while the Dodge Durango loses about $15,832 — a gap near $5,496.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Buick Encore sheds about 8% in year one versus 5% for the Dodge Durango. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.