Forester 2151S Chevy 3500 vs Thor Motor Coach 28HE E450 V8: 5-year value retention (37% vs 32%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Forester 2151S Chevy 3500 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Forester 2151S Chevy 3500 comes out ahead, holding about 37% of its value versus 32% for the Thor Motor Coach 28HE E450 V8. Over the first five years the Forester 2151S Chevy 3500 loses roughly $72,198 while the Thor Motor Coach 28HE E450 V8 loses about $96,723 — a gap near $24,525.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Forester 2151S Chevy 3500 sheds about 27% in year one versus 33% for the Thor Motor Coach 28HE E450 V8. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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