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Nissan Maxima vs Volkswagen Arteon: 5-year value retention (51% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Nissan Maxima holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Nissan Maxima comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 50% for the Volkswagen Arteon. Over the first five years the Nissan Maxima loses roughly $18,672 while the Volkswagen Arteon loses about $23,699 — a gap near $5,027.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Nissan Maxima sheds about 9% in year one versus 14% for the Volkswagen Arteon. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.