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Kia Soul-Ev vs Polestar 2: 5-year value retention (55% vs 34%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia Soul-Ev holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia Soul-Ev comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 34% for the Polestar 2. Over the first five years the Kia Soul-Ev loses roughly $15,414 while the Polestar 2 loses about $32,785 — a gap near $17,371.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Soul-Ev sheds about 9% in year one versus 24% for the Polestar 2. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.