Forester 2401R Mercedes Sprinter vs Thor Motor Coach 23TR Transit: 5-year value retention (71% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Thor Motor Coach 23TR Transit holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Thor Motor Coach 23TR Transit comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 71% for the Forester 2401R Mercedes Sprinter. Over the first five years the Thor Motor Coach 23TR Transit loses roughly $29,211 while the Forester 2401R Mercedes Sprinter loses about $35,847 — a gap near $6,636.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Thor Motor Coach 23TR Transit sheds about 5% in year one versus 6% for the Forester 2401R Mercedes Sprinter. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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