Avalon LS Carbon 2280 vs Bennington 16 SL: 5-year value retention (67% vs 67%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avalon LS Carbon 2280 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Avalon LS Carbon 2280 comes out ahead, holding about 67% of its value versus 67% for the Bennington 16 SL. Over the first five years the Avalon LS Carbon 2280 loses roughly $5,964 while the Bennington 16 SL loses about $9,765 — a gap near $3,801.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avalon LS Carbon 2280 sheds about 6% in year one versus 10% for the Bennington 16 SL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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