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Polestar 2 holds its value better — 34% five-year retention against 33% for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Polestar 2 comes out ahead, holding about 34% of its value versus 33% for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. Over the first five years the Polestar 2 loses roughly $32,785 while the Mercedes-Benz EQS loses about $59,997 — a gap near $27,212.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Polestar 2 sheds about 24% in year one versus 26% for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.