Forester 2401B Mercedes Sprinter vs Thor Motor Coach 24DS V6 Sprinter: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Thor Motor Coach 24DS V6 Sprinter holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Thor Motor Coach 24DS V6 Sprinter comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Forester 2401B Mercedes Sprinter. Over the first five years the Thor Motor Coach 24DS V6 Sprinter loses roughly $50,285 while the Forester 2401B Mercedes Sprinter loses about $58,138 — a gap near $7,853.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Thor Motor Coach 24DS V6 Sprinter sheds about 10% in year one versus 15% for the Forester 2401B Mercedes Sprinter. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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