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Kia Niro vs Nissan Altima: 5-year value retention (63% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Nissan Altima holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Nissan Altima comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 63% for the Kia Niro. Over the first five years the Nissan Altima loses roughly $10,040 while the Kia Niro loses about $10,025 — a gap near $-15.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Nissan Altima sheds about 11% in year one versus 9% for the Kia Niro. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.