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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs MINI Hardtop — Depreciation

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid holds its value better — 61% five-year retention against 61% for the MINI Hardtop.

On five-year value retention the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the MINI Hardtop. Over the first five years the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid loses roughly $11,330 while the MINI Hardtop loses about $9,697 — a gap near $-1633.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sheds about 8% in year one versus 18% for the MINI Hardtop. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.