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Genesis G70 vs Mercedes-Benz SL: 5-year value retention (53% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Genesis G70 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Genesis G70 comes out ahead, holding about 53% of its value versus 52% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. Over the first five years the Genesis G70 loses roughly $20,335 while the Mercedes-Benz SL loses about $53,574 — a gap near $33,239.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Genesis G70 sheds about 5% in year one versus 11% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.