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Ford C-Max Hybrid vs Nissan Altima: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ford C-Max Hybrid holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ford C-Max Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Nissan Altima. Over the first five years the Ford C-Max Hybrid loses roughly $8,780 while the Nissan Altima loses about $10,040 — a gap near $1,260.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford C-Max Hybrid sheds about 7% in year one versus 11% for the Nissan Altima. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.