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Kia Sorento Hybrid vs Volkswagen Passat: 5-year value retention (58% vs 58%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Passat holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Passat comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 58% for the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Passat loses roughly $11,472 while the Kia Sorento Hybrid loses about $16,218 — a gap near $4,746.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Passat sheds about 8% in year one versus 9% for the Kia Sorento Hybrid. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.