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GMC Savana Passenger vs Volkswagen Golf R: 5-year value retention (73% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Golf R holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Golf R comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 73% for the GMC Savana Passenger. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Golf R loses roughly $13,106 while the GMC Savana Passenger loses about $11,944 — a gap near $-1162.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Golf R sheds about 4% in year one versus 4% for the GMC Savana Passenger. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.