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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs Kia RIO: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Tucson Hybrid holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Kia RIO. Over the first five years the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid loses roughly $11,001 while the Kia RIO loses about $5,695 — a gap near $-5306.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid sheds about 6% in year one versus 6% for the Kia RIO. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.