Avalon LSZ Carbon 2285 vs Crest 240 SLC — Depreciation Comparison

Avalon LSZ Carbon 2285 vs Crest 240 SLC: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avalon LSZ Carbon 2285 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Avalon LSZ Carbon 2285 comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Crest 240 SLC. Over the first five years the Avalon LSZ Carbon 2285 loses roughly $7,627 while the Crest 240 SLC loses about $17,021 — a gap near $9,394.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avalon LSZ Carbon 2285 sheds about 7% in year one versus 17% for the Crest 240 SLC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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