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Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Jetta Gli: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia Seltos holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia Seltos comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Volkswagen Jetta Gli. Over the first five years the Kia Seltos loses roughly $8,541 while the Volkswagen Jetta Gli loses about $12,115 — a gap near $3,574.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Seltos sheds about 3% in year one versus 10% for the Volkswagen Jetta Gli. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.