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Lexus ES 300h vs Volvo S60 Recharge: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus ES 300h holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus ES 300h comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Volvo S60 Recharge. Over the first five years the Lexus ES 300h loses roughly $13,172 while the Volvo S60 Recharge loses about $20,832 — a gap near $7,660.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus ES 300h sheds about 0% in year one versus 18% for the Volvo S60 Recharge. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.