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Honda CR-V vs Subaru Crosstrek: 5-year value retention (82% vs 86%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Subaru Crosstrek holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Subaru Crosstrek comes out ahead, holding about 86% of its value versus 82% for the Honda CR-V. Over the first five years the Subaru Crosstrek loses roughly $3,726 while the Honda CR-V loses about $5,566 — a gap near $1,840.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Subaru Crosstrek sheds about 5% in year one versus 3% for the Honda CR-V. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.