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MINI Cooper holds its value better — 68% five-year retention against 68% for the FIAT 500C. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the MINI Cooper comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the FIAT 500C. Over the first five years the MINI Cooper loses roughly $11,003 while the FIAT 500C loses about $5,739 — a gap near $-5264.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the MINI Cooper sheds about 5% in year one versus 6% for the FIAT 500C. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.