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Ford Explorer holds its value better — 57% five-year retention against 56% for the Volkswagen Taos. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Ford Explorer comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 56% for the Volkswagen Taos. Over the first five years the Ford Explorer loses roughly $16,694 while the Volkswagen Taos loses about $11,607 — a gap near $-5087.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford Explorer sheds about 4% in year one versus 14% for the Volkswagen Taos. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.