Cherokee By Forest River 304R vs Eclipse 28SAG: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cherokee By Forest River 304R holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cherokee By Forest River 304R comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Eclipse 28SAG. Over the first five years the Cherokee By Forest River 304R loses roughly $10,549 while the Eclipse 28SAG loses about $19,375 — a gap near $8,826.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cherokee By Forest River 304R sheds about 6% in year one versus 6% for the Eclipse 28SAG. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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