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Hyundai Accent vs Hyundai Elantra: 5-year value retention (72% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Accent holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Accent comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 70% for the Hyundai Elantra. Over the first five years the Hyundai Accent loses roughly $4,728 while the Hyundai Elantra loses about $6,675 — a gap near $1,947.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Accent sheds about 6% in year one versus 6% for the Hyundai Elantra. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.