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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Volkswagen Taos: 5-year value retention (56% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 54% for the Volkswagen Taos. Over the first five years the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross loses roughly $12,297 while the Volkswagen Taos loses about $12,111 — a gap near $-186.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross sheds about 7% in year one versus 14% for the Volkswagen Taos. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.