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Hyundai Elantra-N vs Hyundai Veloster — Depreciation Comparison

Hyundai Elantra-N vs Hyundai Veloster: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Veloster holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Hyundai Veloster comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Hyundai Elantra-N. Over the first five years the Hyundai Veloster loses roughly $7,821 while the Hyundai Elantra-N loses about $13,869 — a gap near $6,048.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Veloster sheds about 8% in year one versus 7% for the Hyundai Elantra-N. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.