Cobalt R30 Axius vs Regal LS4 Surf — Depreciation Comparison

Cobalt R30 Axius vs Regal LS4 Surf: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cobalt R30 Axius holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Cobalt R30 Axius comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Regal LS4 Surf. Over the first five years the Cobalt R30 Axius loses roughly $91,482 while the Regal LS4 Surf loses about $56,231 — a gap near $-35251.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cobalt R30 Axius sheds about 7% in year one versus 31% for the Regal LS4 Surf. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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