Cobalt R3 vs Cruisers 42GLS Axius: 5-year value retention (56% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cobalt R3 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cobalt R3 comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 56% for the Cruisers 42GLS Axius. Over the first five years the Cobalt R3 loses roughly $44,734 while the Cruisers 42GLS Axius loses about $566,127 — a gap near $521,393.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cobalt R3 sheds about 9% in year one versus 35% for the Cruisers 42GLS Axius. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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