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Ford Expedition holds its value better — 58% five-year retention against 57% for the Nissan Xterra. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Ford Expedition comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 57% for the Nissan Xterra. Over the first five years the Ford Expedition loses roughly $24,234 while the Nissan Xterra loses about $8,052 — a gap near $-16182.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford Expedition sheds about 4% in year one versus 7% for the Nissan Xterra. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.