Cobalt R30 vs Regal LS2 — Depreciation Comparison

Cobalt R30 vs Regal LS2: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Regal LS2 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Regal LS2 comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Cobalt R30. Over the first five years the Regal LS2 loses roughly $38,555 while the Cobalt R30 loses about $137,992 — a gap near $99,437.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Regal LS2 sheds about 31% in year one versus 18% for the Cobalt R30. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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