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Toyota FJ-Cruiser vs Volkswagen Tiguan — Depreciation Comparison

Toyota FJ-Cruiser vs Volkswagen Tiguan: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Tiguan holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Tiguan comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Toyota FJ-Cruiser. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Tiguan loses roughly $11,552 while the Toyota FJ-Cruiser loses about $11,756 — a gap near $204.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Tiguan sheds about 7% in year one versus 12% for the Toyota FJ-Cruiser. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.