Avalon Catalina RJ 2585 vs Sylvan Mirage 8522 Resorter: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avalon Catalina RJ 2585 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Avalon Catalina RJ 2585 comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Sylvan Mirage 8522 Resorter. Over the first five years the Avalon Catalina RJ 2585 loses roughly $15,244 while the Sylvan Mirage 8522 Resorter loses about $17,879 — a gap near $2,635.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avalon Catalina RJ 2585 sheds about 15% in year one versus 35% for the Sylvan Mirage 8522 Resorter. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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