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Honda Accord Sedan vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 5-year value retention (76% vs 67%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda Accord Sedan holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda Accord Sedan comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 67% for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Over the first five years the Honda Accord Sedan loses roughly $6,612 while the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid loses about $8,374 — a gap near $1,762.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda Accord Sedan sheds about 4% in year one versus 8% for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.