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Chevrolet Malibu vs Dodge Hornet: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Malibu holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Malibu comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Dodge Hornet. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Malibu loses roughly $9,065 while the Dodge Hornet loses about $11,039 — a gap near $1,974.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Malibu sheds about 0% in year one versus 0% for the Dodge Hornet. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.