Chevrolet Express Cargo vs Mazda CX-9 — Depreciation Comparison

Chevrolet Express Cargo vs Mazda CX-9: 5-year value retention (38% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mazda CX-9 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Mazda CX-9 comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 38% for the Chevrolet Express Cargo. Over the first five years the Mazda CX-9 loses roughly $19,414 while the Chevrolet Express Cargo loses about $13,706 — a gap near $-5708.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mazda CX-9 sheds about 12% in year one versus 9% for the Chevrolet Express Cargo. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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