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Ford Fusion holds its value better — 59% five-year retention against 58% for the Volkswagen Passat. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Ford Fusion comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 58% for the Volkswagen Passat. Over the first five years the Ford Fusion loses roughly $9,477 while the Volkswagen Passat loses about $11,472 — a gap near $1,995.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford Fusion sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Volkswagen Passat. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.