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GMC Terrain vs Kia Carnival: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. GMC Terrain holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the GMC Terrain comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Kia Carnival. Over the first five years the GMC Terrain loses roughly $10,631 while the Kia Carnival loses about $13,237 — a gap near $2,606.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the GMC Terrain sheds about 1% in year one versus 4% for the Kia Carnival. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.