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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Volvo XC40: 5-year value retention (56% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volvo XC40 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volvo XC40 comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 56% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Over the first five years the Volvo XC40 loses roughly $17,716 while the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses about $22,050 — a gap near $4,334.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volvo XC40 sheds about 12% in year one versus 4% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.