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Kia Soul vs Volkswagen Tiguan: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Tiguan holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Tiguan comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Kia Soul. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Tiguan loses roughly $11,552 while the Kia Soul loses about $8,109 — a gap near $-3443.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Tiguan sheds about 7% in year one versus 10% for the Kia Soul. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.