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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), 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 65% of its value versus 65% for the Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback. Over the first five years the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid loses roughly $11,326 while the Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback loses about $8,966 — a gap near $-2360.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid sheds about 6% in year one versus 8% for the Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.