Cruiser Rv 280 vs Jayco 359 — Depreciation Comparison

Cruiser Rv 280 vs Jayco 359: 5-year value retention (38% vs 38%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cruiser Rv 280 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Cruiser Rv 280 comes out ahead, holding about 38% of its value versus 38% for the Jayco 359. Over the first five years the Cruiser Rv 280 loses roughly $38,254 while the Jayco 359 loses about $79,658 — a gap near $41,404.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cruiser Rv 280 sheds about 16% in year one versus 37% for the Jayco 359. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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