Value is one thing, safety is something else. Then there's parts availability, servicing, insurance etc.
We have a VF Calais wagon , been the Mrs daily for 2 years. Child seat in the back still fit 2 adults either side comfortable. HEAPS of air bags. Automatic parking. Remote start, passive entry. Side traffic alert, blind zone alert, Approx 10 l /100 city driving. Very nice to drive. Cheap insurance. Nice stereo.
But a brand new car obviously costs more than a 10 year old import.