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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — Depreciation Comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: 5-year value retention (54% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 54% for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Over the first five years the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross loses roughly $12,297 while the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class loses about $17,912 — a gap near $5,615.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross sheds about 7% in year one versus 20% for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.