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McLaren 600LT holds its value better — 78% five-year retention against 78% for the Ford Mustang. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the McLaren 600LT comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Ford Mustang. Over the first five years the McLaren 600LT loses roughly $55,944 while the Ford Mustang loses about $7,474 — a gap near $-48470.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the McLaren 600LT sheds about 4% in year one versus 8% for the Ford Mustang. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.