Cobalt A36 BR vs Schaefer 375 — Depreciation Comparison

Cobalt A36 BR vs Schaefer 375: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Schaefer 375 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Schaefer 375 comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Cobalt A36 BR. Over the first five years the Schaefer 375 loses roughly $133,760 while the Cobalt A36 BR loses about $225,836 — a gap near $92,076.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Schaefer 375 sheds about 12% in year one versus 12% for the Cobalt A36 BR. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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