Cobalt 220S vs Hustler 388 Reloaded: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cobalt 220S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cobalt 220S comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Hustler 388 Reloaded. Over the first five years the Cobalt 220S loses roughly $42,841 while the Hustler 388 Reloaded loses about $190,732 — a gap near $147,891.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cobalt 220S sheds about 18% in year one versus 10% for the Hustler 388 Reloaded. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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