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Ford C-Max vs Jeep Grand Cherokee-L: 5-year value retention (60% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ford C-Max holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ford C-Max comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 59% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee-L. Over the first five years the Ford C-Max loses roughly $6,686 while the Jeep Grand Cherokee-L loses about $16,860 — a gap near $10,174.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford C-Max sheds about 4% in year one versus 0% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee-L. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.