Can-Am Commander XT 700 vs Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HD9: 5-year value retention (71% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Can-Am Commander XT 700 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Can-Am Commander XT 700 comes out ahead, holding about 71% of its value versus 71% for the Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HD9. Over the first five years the Can-Am Commander XT 700 loses roughly $5,023 while the Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HD9 loses about $6,862 — a gap near $1,839.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Can-Am Commander XT 700 sheds about 5% in year one versus 7% for the Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HD9. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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