Avalon Catalina VRL 2585 vs South Bay 224CR LE: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avalon Catalina VRL 2585 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Avalon Catalina VRL 2585 comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the South Bay 224CR LE. Over the first five years the Avalon Catalina VRL 2585 loses roughly $15,356 while the South Bay 224CR LE loses about $11,278 — a gap near $-4078.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avalon Catalina VRL 2585 sheds about 15% in year one versus 23% for the South Bay 224CR LE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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