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Ford Focus vs Nissan Versa: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Nissan Versa holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Nissan Versa comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Ford Focus. Over the first five years the Nissan Versa loses roughly $6,512 while the Ford Focus loses about $6,409 — a gap near $-103.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Nissan Versa sheds about 1% in year one versus 7% for the Ford Focus. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.