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Chevrolet Sonic vs Scion XB: 5-year value retention (64% vs 48%), 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 48% for the Scion XB. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Sonic loses roughly $6,070 while the Scion XB loses about $7,894 — a gap near $1,824.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Sonic sheds about 7% in year one versus 15% for the Scion XB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.