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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Ram 1500 Classic: 5-year value retention (67% vs 67%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 67% of its value versus 67% for the Ram 1500 Classic. Over the first five years the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid loses roughly $8,374 while the Ram 1500 Classic loses about $12,773 — a gap near $4,399.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid sheds about 8% in year one versus 10% for the Ram 1500 Classic. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.