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Ford Edge vs Smart Fortwo: 5-year value retention (47% 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 47% for the Ford Edge. Over the first five years the Smart Fortwo loses roughly $3,753 while the Ford Edge loses about $20,464 — a gap near $16,711.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Smart Fortwo sheds about 18% in year one versus 13% for the Ford Edge. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.