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Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Toyota Prius — Depreciation Comparison

Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Toyota Prius: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Trailblazer holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Trailblazer comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Toyota Prius. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Trailblazer loses roughly $6,431 while the Toyota Prius loses about $8,023 — a gap near $1,592.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Trailblazer sheds about 5% in year one versus 2% for the Toyota Prius. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.