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Hyundai Veloster vs Scion TC: 5-year value retention (61% vs 46%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hyundai Veloster holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hyundai Veloster comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 46% for the Scion TC. Over the first five years the Hyundai Veloster loses roughly $7,821 while the Scion TC loses about $9,702 — a gap near $1,881.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hyundai Veloster sheds about 8% in year one versus 11% for the Scion TC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.