Charger 496 vs J C Spirit 221 TT Sport: 5-year value retention (67% vs 67%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. J C Spirit 221 TT Sport holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the J C Spirit 221 TT Sport comes out ahead, holding about 67% of its value versus 67% for the Charger 496. Over the first five years the J C Spirit 221 TT Sport loses roughly $16,081 while the Charger 496 loses about $15,380 — a gap near $-701.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the J C Spirit 221 TT Sport sheds about 11% in year one versus 15% for the Charger 496. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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