Apex 824 RLS Fishtail vs Crest 230 SLS CP3: 5-year value retention (67% vs 67%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Apex 824 RLS Fishtail holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Apex 824 RLS Fishtail comes out ahead, holding about 67% of its value versus 67% for the Crest 230 SLS CP3. Over the first five years the Apex 824 RLS Fishtail loses roughly $8,419 while the Crest 230 SLS CP3 loses about $26,782 — a gap near $18,363.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Apex 824 RLS Fishtail sheds about 7% in year one versus 16% for the Crest 230 SLS CP3. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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