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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid: 5-year value retention (63% vs 46%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 46% for the Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Over the first five years the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport loses roughly $9,332 while the Toyota Avalon Hybrid loses about $21,871 — a gap near $12,539.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport sheds about 8% in year one versus 21% for the Toyota Avalon Hybrid. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.