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Hyundai Ioniq holds its value better — 58% five-year retention against 57% for the Kia Cadenza. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Ioniq comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 57% for the Kia Cadenza. Over the first five years the Hyundai Ioniq loses roughly $11,230 while the Kia Cadenza loses about $16,200 — a gap near $4,970.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Ioniq sheds about 9% in year one versus 9% for the Kia Cadenza. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.