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Subaru Solterra vs Volkswagen ID.4: 5-year value retention (39% vs 37%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Subaru Solterra holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Subaru Solterra comes out ahead, holding about 39% of its value versus 37% for the Volkswagen ID.4. Over the first five years the Subaru Solterra loses roughly $23,367 while the Volkswagen ID.4 loses about $28,410 — a gap near $5,043.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Subaru Solterra sheds about 7% in year one versus 6% for the Volkswagen ID.4. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.