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Mazda Mazda3 Sedan vs Mitsubishi Outlander Phev: 5-year value retention (64% vs 53%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 53% for the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev. Over the first five years the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan loses roughly $8,726 while the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev loses about $19,171 — a gap near $10,445.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan sheds about 7% in year one versus 6% for the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.