Avenger 16 FQ vs Grand Design Recreational Vehicles 280RS — Depreciation Comparison

Avenger 16 FQ vs Grand Design Recreational Vehicles 280RS: 5-year value retention (49% vs 49%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avenger 16 FQ holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Avenger 16 FQ comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 49% for the Grand Design Recreational Vehicles 280RS. Over the first five years the Avenger 16 FQ loses roughly $12,090 while the Grand Design Recreational Vehicles 280RS loses about $38,393 — a gap near $26,303.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avenger 16 FQ sheds about 39% in year one versus 20% for the Grand Design Recreational Vehicles 280RS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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