Bennington 23 SL vs Manitou 27 RF SHP: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Bennington 23 SL holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Bennington 23 SL comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Manitou 27 RF SHP. Over the first five years the Bennington 23 SL loses roughly $13,055 while the Manitou 27 RF SHP loses about $22,265 — a gap near $9,210.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Bennington 23 SL sheds about 11% in year one versus 8% for the Manitou 27 RF SHP. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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