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Ford Expedition vs Subaru Ascent: 5-year value retention (58% vs 58%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Subaru Ascent holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Subaru Ascent comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 58% for the Ford Expedition. Over the first five years the Subaru Ascent loses roughly $17,053 while the Ford Expedition loses about $24,234 — a gap near $7,181.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Subaru Ascent sheds about 12% in year one versus 4% for the Ford Expedition. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.