American Sail American 18 Daysailer vs Jeanneau Leader 9 0 WA: 5-year value retention (69% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. American Sail American 18 Daysailer holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the American Sail American 18 Daysailer comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 68% for the Jeanneau Leader 9 0 WA. Over the first five years the American Sail American 18 Daysailer loses roughly $3,787 while the Jeanneau Leader 9 0 WA loses about $75,415 — a gap near $71,628.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the American Sail American 18 Daysailer sheds about 6% in year one versus 13% for the Jeanneau Leader 9 0 WA. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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