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Honda S2000 holds its value better — 60% five-year retention against 60% for the Porsche 911. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Honda S2000 comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Porsche 911. Over the first five years the Honda S2000 loses roughly $20,886 while the Porsche 911 loses about $81,595 — a gap near $60,709.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda S2000 sheds about 10% in year one versus 16% for the Porsche 911. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.