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Hyundai Elantra holds its value better — 70% five-year retention against 70% for the FIAT 500. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Elantra comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the FIAT 500. Over the first five years the Hyundai Elantra loses roughly $6,675 while the FIAT 500 loses about $5,031 — a gap near $-1644.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Elantra sheds about 6% in year one versus 6% for the FIAT 500. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.