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Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: 5-year value retention (73% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Santa Cruz holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Santa Cruz comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 72% for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Over the first five years the Hyundai Santa Cruz loses roughly $8,092 while the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution loses about $7,659 — a gap near $-433.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Santa Cruz sheds about 3% in year one versus 1% for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.