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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1T: 5-year value retention (68% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ford F-150 Lightning holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ford F-150 Lightning comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 59% for the Rivian R1T. Over the first five years the Ford F-150 Lightning loses roughly $17,434 while the Rivian R1T loses about $30,525 — a gap near $13,091.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford F-150 Lightning sheds about 15% in year one versus 11% for the Rivian R1T. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.