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FIAT 500C vs MINI Cooper Convertible: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. MINI Cooper Convertible holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the MINI Cooper Convertible comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the FIAT 500C. Over the first five years the MINI Cooper Convertible 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 Convertible 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.