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Buick Encore vs Mazda CX-9: 5-year value retention (60% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Buick Encore holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Buick Encore comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 50% for the Mazda CX-9. Over the first five years the Buick Encore loses roughly $10,336 while the Mazda CX-9 loses about $19,414 — a gap near $9,078.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Buick Encore sheds about 8% in year one versus 12% for the Mazda CX-9. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.