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Ford Fiesta holds its value better — 62% five-year retention against 62% for the Hyundai Elantra Gt. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Ford Fiesta comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Hyundai Elantra Gt. Over the first five years the Ford Fiesta loses roughly $5,476 while the Hyundai Elantra Gt loses about $7,951 — a gap near $2,475.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford Fiesta sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Hyundai Elantra Gt. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.