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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Land Rover Defender: 5-year value retention (64% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Santa Fe holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Santa Fe comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 63% for the Land Rover Defender. Over the first five years the Hyundai Santa Fe loses roughly $12,724 while the Land Rover Defender loses about $23,305 — a gap near $10,581.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Santa Fe sheds about 5% in year one versus 6% for the Land Rover Defender. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.