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Mercedes-Benz GLB holds its value better — 54% five-year retention against 54% for the Cadillac ATS. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz GLB comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Cadillac ATS. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz GLB loses roughly $20,280 while the Cadillac ATS loses about $18,094 — a gap near $-2186.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz GLB sheds about 7% in year one versus 9% for the Cadillac ATS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.