Kia RIO-5-Door vs Volkswagen Golf Gti — Depreciation

On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Golf Gti comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Kia RIO-5-Door. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Golf Gti loses roughly $11,830 while the Kia RIO-5-Door loses about $6,086 — a gap near $-5744.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Golf Gti sheds about 8% in year one versus 5% for the Kia RIO-5-Door. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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