Apex 822 DS BAR vs Sylvan S3 LZ: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Apex 822 DS BAR holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Apex 822 DS BAR comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Sylvan S3 LZ. Over the first five years the Apex 822 DS BAR loses roughly $11,222 while the Sylvan S3 LZ loses about $28,240 — a gap near $17,018.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Apex 822 DS BAR sheds about 8% in year one versus 35% for the Sylvan S3 LZ. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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