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Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Sequoia: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Elantra holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Elantra comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Toyota Sequoia. Over the first five years the Hyundai Elantra loses roughly $6,675 while the Toyota Sequoia loses about $20,091 — a gap near $13,416.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Elantra sheds about 6% in year one versus 9% for the Toyota Sequoia. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.