Crestliner XFC 179 vs Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Crestliner XFC 179 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Crestliner XFC 179 comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC. Over the first five years the Crestliner XFC 179 loses roughly $7,194 while the Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC loses about $7,242 — a gap near $48.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Crestliner XFC 179 sheds about 13% in year one versus 22% for the Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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