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Ford Police Interceptor vs Kia RIO: 5-year value retention (46% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia RIO holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia RIO comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 46% for the Ford Police Interceptor. Over the first five years the Kia RIO loses roughly $5,695 while the Ford Police Interceptor loses about $25,705 — a gap near $20,010.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia RIO sheds about 6% in year one versus 15% for the Ford Police Interceptor. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.