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Ford C-Max vs Smart Fortwo Electric Drive: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), 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 60% for the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive. Over the first five years the Ford C-Max loses roughly $6,686 while the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive loses about $9,616 — a gap near $2,930.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford C-Max sheds about 4% in year one versus 8% for the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.