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Toyota Tundra-2WD vs Volkswagen Beetle — Depreciation Comparison

Toyota Tundra-2WD vs Volkswagen Beetle: 5-year value retention (80% vs 79%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Toyota Tundra-2WD holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Toyota Tundra-2WD comes out ahead, holding about 80% of its value versus 79% for the Volkswagen Beetle. Over the first five years the Toyota Tundra-2WD loses roughly $8,113 while the Volkswagen Beetle loses about $4,430 — a gap near $-3683.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Toyota Tundra-2WD sheds about 5% in year one versus 4% for the Volkswagen Beetle. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.