Charger 198 Elite DC vs Edgewater Power 230CC: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Charger 198 Elite DC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Charger 198 Elite DC comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Edgewater Power 230CC. Over the first five years the Charger 198 Elite DC loses roughly $27,785 while the Edgewater Power 230CC loses about $56,171 — a gap near $28,386.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Charger 198 Elite DC sheds about 16% in year one versus 11% for the Edgewater Power 230CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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