Charger 198 Elite CX DC vs Sunchaser 22 LR PSB — Depreciation Comparison

Charger 198 Elite CX DC vs Sunchaser 22 LR PSB: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Charger 198 Elite CX DC holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Charger 198 Elite CX DC comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Sunchaser 22 LR PSB. Over the first five years the Charger 198 Elite CX DC loses roughly $27,145 while the Sunchaser 22 LR PSB loses about $14,740 — a gap near $-12405.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Charger 198 Elite CX DC sheds about 16% in year one versus 31% for the Sunchaser 22 LR PSB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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