Apex By Coachmen 245 BHS vs Coachmen By Forest River 24 DS Mercedes: 5-year value retention (56% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Apex By Coachmen 245 BHS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Apex By Coachmen 245 BHS comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 56% for the Coachmen By Forest River 24 DS Mercedes. Over the first five years the Apex By Coachmen 245 BHS loses roughly $18,099 while the Coachmen By Forest River 24 DS Mercedes loses about $81,987 — a gap near $63,888.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Apex By Coachmen 245 BHS sheds about 17% in year one versus 30% for the Coachmen By Forest River 24 DS Mercedes. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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