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Mazda CX-50 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mazda CX-50 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mazda CX-50 comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Over the first five years the Mazda CX-50 loses roughly $13,725 while the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class loses about $17,912 — a gap near $4,187.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mazda CX-50 sheds about 4% in year one versus 20% for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.