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Subaru Legacy holds its value better — 77% five-year retention against 77% for the Mazda CX-3. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Subaru Legacy comes out ahead, holding about 77% of its value versus 77% for the Mazda CX-3. Over the first five years the Subaru Legacy loses roughly $6,140 while the Mazda CX-3 loses about $4,803 — a gap near $-1337.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Subaru Legacy sheds about 9% in year one versus 5% for the Mazda CX-3. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.