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Mercedes-Benz SLC holds its value better — 62% five-year retention against 62% for the Volvo V90. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz SLC comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Volvo V90. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz SLC loses roughly $18,981 while the Volvo V90 loses about $19,736 — a gap near $755.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz SLC sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Volvo V90. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.