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MINI Cooper vs Mitsubishi Lancer: 5-year value retention (47% vs 48%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mitsubishi Lancer holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mitsubishi Lancer comes out ahead, holding about 48% of its value versus 47% for the MINI Cooper. Over the first five years the Mitsubishi Lancer loses roughly $11,938 while the MINI Cooper loses about $11,015 — a gap near $-923.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mitsubishi Lancer sheds about 17% in year one versus 18% for the MINI Cooper. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.