Berkshire 25UL STS vs South Bay 525UL Black Out Package: 5-year value retention (56% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Berkshire 25UL STS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Berkshire 25UL STS comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 56% for the South Bay 525UL Black Out Package. Over the first five years the Berkshire 25UL STS loses roughly $26,319 while the South Bay 525UL Black Out Package loses about $27,281 — a gap near $962.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Berkshire 25UL STS sheds about 29% in year one versus 24% for the South Bay 525UL Black Out Package. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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