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Hyundai Elantra keeps an estimated 70% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #68 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Hyundai Elantra retains an estimated 70% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #68 of 530 cars we track. That is 10 points above the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Hyundai Elantra sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $22,625 it falls to around $15,950 by year five — a five-year loss near $6,675, about $3.66 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Hyundai Elantra bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 70% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #68).
From about $22,625 when new it drops to roughly $15,950 after five years — a loss near $6,675 (70% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.