Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 vs Polaris General 1000 EPS: 5-year value retention (71% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 comes out ahead, holding about 71% of its value versus 71% for the Polaris General 1000 EPS. Over the first five years the Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 loses roughly $3,451 while the Polaris General 1000 EPS loses about $4,640 — a gap near $1,189.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 sheds about 6% in year one versus 6% for the Polaris General 1000 EPS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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