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Chevrolet Camaro vs Mazda MX-5 Miata: 5-year value retention (74% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Camaro holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Camaro comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 73% for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Camaro loses roughly $8,547 while the Mazda MX-5 Miata loses about $8,056 — a gap near $-491.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Camaro sheds about 9% in year one versus 10% for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.