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Buick Envision vs Hyundai Sonata — Depreciation Comparison

Buick Envision vs Hyundai Sonata: 5-year value retention (62% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Sonata holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Hyundai Sonata comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 62% for the Buick Envision. Over the first five years the Hyundai Sonata loses roughly $10,157 while the Buick Envision loses about $15,662 — a gap near $5,505.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Sonata sheds about 6% in year one versus 0% for the Buick Envision. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.