Cobalt A29 vs Malibu Wakesetter 25 LSV: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cobalt A29 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cobalt A29 comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Malibu Wakesetter 25 LSV. Over the first five years the Cobalt A29 loses roughly $127,810 while the Malibu Wakesetter 25 LSV loses about $127,275 — a gap near $-535.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cobalt A29 sheds about 17% in year one versus 32% for the Malibu Wakesetter 25 LSV. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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