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Hyundai Sonata Plug-In-Hybrid vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-In-Hybrid — Depreciation Comparison

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In-Hybrid vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-In-Hybrid: 5-year value retention (60% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Tucson Plug-In-Hybrid holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In-Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 60% for the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In-Hybrid. Over the first five years the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In-Hybrid loses roughly $15,808 while the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In-Hybrid loses about $13,193 — a gap near $-2615.

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