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Kia Sedona vs Volkswagen Taos: 5-year value retention (56% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Taos holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Taos comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 56% for the Kia Sedona. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Taos loses roughly $11,607 while the Kia Sedona loses about $13,498 — a gap near $1,891.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Taos sheds about 14% in year one versus 9% for the Kia Sedona. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.