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Chevrolet Sonic vs Mazda Mazda3: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mazda Mazda3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mazda Mazda3 comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Chevrolet Sonic. Over the first five years the Mazda Mazda3 loses roughly $8,899 while the Chevrolet Sonic loses about $6,070 — a gap near $-2829.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mazda Mazda3 sheds about 0% in year one versus 7% for the Chevrolet Sonic. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.