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FIAT 500E vs Smart Fortwo: 5-year value retention (40% vs 58%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Smart Fortwo holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Smart Fortwo comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 40% for the FIAT 500E. Over the first five years the Smart Fortwo loses roughly $3,753 while the FIAT 500E loses about $18,239 — a gap near $14,486.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Smart Fortwo sheds about 18% in year one versus 0% for the FIAT 500E. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.