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MINI Hardtop-4-Door vs Toyota Avalon — Depreciation Comparison

MINI Hardtop-4-Door vs Toyota Avalon: 5-year value retention (66% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Toyota Avalon holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Toyota Avalon comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 66% for the MINI Hardtop-4-Door. Over the first five years the Toyota Avalon loses roughly $11,416 while the MINI Hardtop-4-Door loses about $9,005 — a gap near $-2411.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Toyota Avalon sheds about 6% in year one versus 5% for the MINI Hardtop-4-Door. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.