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Mazda CX-50 vs Volkswagen Taos: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Taos holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Taos comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Mazda CX-50. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Taos loses roughly $12,111 while the Mazda CX-50 loses about $13,725 — a gap near $1,614.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Taos sheds about 14% in year one versus 4% for the Mazda CX-50. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.