Charger 396 vs Steiger Craft 255 Tournament: 5-year value retention (67% vs 67%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Charger 396 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Charger 396 comes out ahead, holding about 67% of its value versus 67% for the Steiger Craft 255 Tournament. Over the first five years the Charger 396 loses roughly $14,027 while the Steiger Craft 255 Tournament loses about $50,387 — a gap near $36,360.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Charger 396 sheds about 15% in year one versus 26% for the Steiger Craft 255 Tournament. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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