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Dodge Viper vs Mazda MX-5 Miata: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dodge Viper holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dodge Viper comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Over the first five years the Dodge Viper loses roughly $56,565 while the Mazda MX-5 Miata loses about $10,408 — a gap near $-46157.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dodge Viper sheds about 5% in year one versus 2% for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.