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Honda Ridgeline vs Nissan Frontier: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda Ridgeline holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda Ridgeline comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Nissan Frontier. Over the first five years the Honda Ridgeline loses roughly $12,117 while the Nissan Frontier loses about $9,742 — a gap near $-2375.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda Ridgeline sheds about 7% in year one versus 4% for the Nissan Frontier. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.