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Dodge Charger holds its value better — 68% five-year retention against 68% for the MINI Cooper. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Dodge Charger comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the MINI Cooper. Over the first five years the Dodge Charger loses roughly $15,899 while the MINI Cooper loses about $11,003 — a gap near $-4896.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dodge Charger sheds about 6% in year one versus 5% for the MINI Cooper. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.