Charger 296 vs Stingray 182SC: 5-year value retention (67% vs 67%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Charger 296 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Charger 296 comes out ahead, holding about 67% of its value versus 67% for the Stingray 182SC. Over the first five years the Charger 296 loses roughly $13,869 while the Stingray 182SC loses about $12,158 — a gap near $-1711.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Charger 296 sheds about 15% in year one versus 18% for the Stingray 182SC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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