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Honda S2000 vs Kia Stinger — Depreciation Comparison

Honda S2000 vs Kia Stinger: 5-year value retention (60% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda S2000 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Honda S2000 comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 59% for the Kia Stinger. Over the first five years the Honda S2000 loses roughly $20,886 while the Kia Stinger loses about $14,933 — a gap near $-5953.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda S2000 sheds about 10% in year one versus 7% for the Kia Stinger. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.