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Subaru Impreza vs Toyota Prius c: 5-year value retention (81% vs 80%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Subaru Impreza holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Subaru Impreza comes out ahead, holding about 81% of its value versus 80% for the Toyota Prius c. Over the first five years the Subaru Impreza loses roughly $4,974 while the Toyota Prius c loses about $4,306 — a gap near $-668.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Subaru Impreza sheds about 9% in year one versus 4% for the Toyota Prius c. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.