Dutch Star 4018 Freightliner 450HP vs Jayco 37 FS Cummins: 5-year value retention (72% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dutch Star 4018 Freightliner 450HP holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dutch Star 4018 Freightliner 450HP comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 71% for the Jayco 37 FS Cummins. Over the first five years the Dutch Star 4018 Freightliner 450HP loses roughly $126,270 while the Jayco 37 FS Cummins loses about $73,549 — a gap near $-52721.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dutch Star 4018 Freightliner 450HP sheds about 6% in year one versus 6% for the Jayco 37 FS Cummins. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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