Forester 2401S Mercedes Sprinter vs Sportsmobile L 151S Sprinter Diesel 3 0L V6 Turbo 4X4: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Forester 2401S Mercedes Sprinter holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Forester 2401S Mercedes Sprinter comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Sportsmobile L 151S Sprinter Diesel 3 0L V6 Turbo 4X4. Over the first five years the Forester 2401S Mercedes Sprinter loses roughly $35,918 while the Sportsmobile L 151S Sprinter Diesel 3 0L V6 Turbo 4X4 loses about $58,239 — a gap near $22,321.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Forester 2401S Mercedes Sprinter sheds about 6% in year one versus 7% for the Sportsmobile L 151S Sprinter Diesel 3 0L V6 Turbo 4X4. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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