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Chevrolet Suburban vs Kia Carnival: 5-year value retention (64% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia Carnival holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia Carnival comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 64% for the Chevrolet Suburban. Over the first five years the Kia Carnival loses roughly $13,237 while the Chevrolet Suburban loses about $22,869 — a gap near $9,632.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Carnival sheds about 4% in year one versus 0% for the Chevrolet Suburban. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.