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Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Niro: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia Niro holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia Niro comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Chevrolet Malibu. Over the first five years the Kia Niro loses roughly $10,025 while the Chevrolet Malibu loses about $9,065 — a gap near $-960.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Niro sheds about 9% in year one versus 0% for the Chevrolet Malibu. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.