Charger 797 vs Mud Buddy 25 EFI Mini: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Charger 797 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Charger 797 comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Mud Buddy 25 EFI Mini. Over the first five years the Charger 797 loses roughly $22,150 while the Mud Buddy 25 EFI Mini loses about $2,570 — a gap near $-19580.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Charger 797 sheds about 16% in year one versus 19% for the Mud Buddy 25 EFI Mini. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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