Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS vs G3 18 SC — Depreciation Comparison

Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS vs G3 18 SC: 5-year value retention (76% vs 76%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 76% for the G3 18 SC. Over the first five years the Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS loses roughly $5,066 while the G3 18 SC loses about $8,382 — a gap near $3,316.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS sheds about 8% in year one versus 11% for the G3 18 SC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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