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Honda Civic vs Subaru Impreza: 5-year value retention (82% vs 81%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda Civic holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda Civic comes out ahead, holding about 82% of its value versus 81% for the Subaru Impreza. Over the first five years the Honda Civic loses roughly $4,569 while the Subaru Impreza loses about $4,974 — a gap near $405.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda Civic sheds about 0% in year one versus 9% for the Subaru Impreza. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.