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Buick Regal vs Ford Taurus: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Buick Regal holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Buick Regal comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Ford Taurus. Over the first five years the Buick Regal loses roughly $9,641 while the Ford Taurus loses about $10,592 — a gap near $951.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Buick Regal sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Ford Taurus. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.