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Kia Stinger vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe: 5-year value retention (59% vs 46%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kia Stinger holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kia Stinger comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 46% for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. Over the first five years the Kia Stinger loses roughly $14,933 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe loses about $75,276 — a gap near $60,343.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kia Stinger sheds about 7% in year one versus 0% for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.