Can-Am Defender MAX HD9 vs Can-Am Defender XT CAB HD10: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Can-Am Defender MAX HD9 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Can-Am Defender MAX HD9 comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Can-Am Defender XT CAB HD10. Over the first five years the Can-Am Defender MAX HD9 loses roughly $4,510 while the Can-Am Defender XT CAB HD10 loses about $6,655 — a gap near $2,145.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Can-Am Defender MAX HD9 sheds about 7% in year one versus 6% for the Can-Am Defender XT CAB HD10. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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