Alumacraft Edge 175 vs Ranger RT198P — Depreciation Comparison

Alumacraft Edge 175 vs Ranger RT198P: 5-year value retention (83% vs 83%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ranger RT198P holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Ranger RT198P comes out ahead, holding about 83% of its value versus 83% for the Alumacraft Edge 175. Over the first five years the Ranger RT198P loses roughly $7,369 while the Alumacraft Edge 175 loses about $3,475 — a gap near $-3894.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ranger RT198P sheds about 14% in year one versus 4% for the Alumacraft Edge 175. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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