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Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Highlander: 5-year value retention (71% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Toyota Highlander holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Toyota Highlander comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 71% for the Mazda CX-5. Over the first five years the Toyota Highlander loses roughly $11,931 while the Mazda CX-5 loses about $8,608 — a gap near $-3323.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Toyota Highlander sheds about 0% in year one versus 2% for the Mazda CX-5. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.