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Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Subaru Solterra: 5-year value retention (37% vs 39%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Subaru Solterra holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Subaru Solterra comes out ahead, holding about 39% of its value versus 37% for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. Over the first five years the Subaru Solterra loses roughly $23,367 while the Mercedes-Benz EQB loses about $33,316 — a gap near $9,949.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Subaru Solterra sheds about 7% in year one versus 18% for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.