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Honda Accord holds its value better — 76% five-year retention against 75% for the Nissan Sentra. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Honda Accord comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 75% for the Nissan Sentra. Over the first five years the Honda Accord loses roughly $6,730 while the Nissan Sentra loses about $5,741 — a gap near $-989.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda Accord sheds about 6% in year one versus 4% for the Nissan Sentra. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.