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Porsche Macan holds its value better — 58% five-year retention against 58% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Porsche Macan comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 58% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Over the first five years the Porsche Macan loses roughly $26,271 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses about $26,208 — a gap near $-63.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Porsche Macan sheds about 11% in year one versus 5% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.