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Dodge Challenger vs Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: 5-year value retention (81% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dodge Challenger holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dodge Challenger comes out ahead, holding about 81% of its value versus 62% for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Over the first five years the Dodge Challenger loses roughly $6,331 while the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 loses about $35,892 — a gap near $29,561.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dodge Challenger sheds about 4% in year one versus 8% for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.