Honda Accord Hybrid vs Volkswagen Golf-R — Depreciation

On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Golf-R comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 73% for the Honda Accord Hybrid. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Golf-R loses roughly $13,106 while the Honda Accord Hybrid loses about $9,125 — a gap near $-3981.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Golf-R sheds about 4% in year one versus 4% for the Honda Accord Hybrid. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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