Eclipse 25FS vs New Horizons 454S: 5-year value retention (55% vs 55%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Eclipse 25FS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Eclipse 25FS comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 55% for the New Horizons 454S. Over the first five years the Eclipse 25FS loses roughly $32,663 while the New Horizons 454S loses about $147,184 — a gap near $114,521.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Eclipse 25FS sheds about 11% in year one versus 31% for the New Horizons 454S. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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