Airstream 23CB vs Airstream 23FB — Depreciation Comparison

Airstream 23CB vs Airstream 23FB: 5-year value retention (87% vs 87%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Airstream 23FB holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Airstream 23FB comes out ahead, holding about 87% of its value versus 87% for the Airstream 23CB. Over the first five years the Airstream 23FB loses roughly $11,977 while the Airstream 23CB loses about $12,067 — a gap near $90.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Airstream 23FB sheds about 2% in year one versus 3% for the Airstream 23CB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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