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Dodge Hornet vs Kia Niro: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dodge Hornet holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dodge Hornet comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Kia Niro. Over the first five years the Dodge Hornet loses roughly $11,039 while the Kia Niro loses about $10,107 — a gap near $-932.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dodge Hornet sheds about 0% in year one versus 8% for the Kia Niro. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.