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Kia Soul-Ev vs Rivian R1S: 5-year value retention (55% vs 57%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Rivian R1S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Rivian R1S comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 55% for the Kia Soul-Ev. Over the first five years the Rivian R1S loses roughly $34,932 while the Kia Soul-Ev loses about $15,414 — a gap near $-19518.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Rivian R1S sheds about 8% in year one versus 9% for the Kia Soul-Ev. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.