Forester 3051S Ford E450 vs Thor Motor Coach 27CM E450 V8: 5-year value retention (50% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Forester 3051S Ford E450 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Forester 3051S Ford E450 comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 50% for the Thor Motor Coach 27CM E450 V8. Over the first five years the Forester 3051S Ford E450 loses roughly $71,688 while the Thor Motor Coach 27CM E450 V8 loses about $69,160 — a gap near $-2528.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Forester 3051S Ford E450 sheds about 27% in year one versus 18% for the Thor Motor Coach 27CM E450 V8. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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