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Chevrolet Sonic vs Nissan Altima: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Sonic holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Sonic comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Nissan Altima. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Sonic loses roughly $6,070 while the Nissan Altima loses about $10,040 — a gap near $3,970.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Sonic sheds about 7% in year one versus 11% for the Nissan Altima. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.