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Chevrolet Equinox vs Land Rover Defender: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Equinox holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Equinox comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Land Rover Defender. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Equinox loses roughly $10,570 while the Land Rover Defender loses about $23,305 — a gap near $12,735.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Equinox sheds about 0% in year one versus 6% for the Land Rover Defender. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.