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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs Volvo XC90: 5-year value retention (46% vs 46%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class comes out ahead, holding about 46% of its value versus 46% for the Volvo XC90. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class loses roughly $24,675 while the Volvo XC90 loses about $33,151 — a gap near $8,476.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sheds about 32% in year one versus 12% for the Volvo XC90. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.