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Honda S2000 vs Hyundai Elantra-N: 5-year value retention (60% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Elantra-N holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Elantra-N comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 60% for the Honda S2000. Over the first five years the Hyundai Elantra-N loses roughly $13,869 while the Honda S2000 loses about $20,886 — a gap near $7,017.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Elantra-N sheds about 7% in year one versus 10% for the Honda S2000. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.