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Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Leaf: 5-year value retention (22% vs 26%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Nissan Leaf holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Nissan Leaf comes out ahead, holding about 26% of its value versus 22% for the Nissan Ariya. Over the first five years the Nissan Leaf loses roughly $22,043 while the Nissan Ariya loses about $30,942 — a gap near $8,899.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Nissan Leaf sheds about 26% in year one versus 26% for the Nissan Ariya. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.