Gulf Stream 21QBD vs Gulf Stream 6280LE Ford E350: 5-year value retention (40% vs 40%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 21QBD holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 21QBD comes out ahead, holding about 40% of its value versus 40% for the Gulf Stream 6280LE Ford E350. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 21QBD loses roughly $26,622 while the Gulf Stream 6280LE Ford E350 loses about $85,475 — a gap near $58,853.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 21QBD sheds about 41% in year one versus 26% for the Gulf Stream 6280LE Ford E350. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
Loading the interactive terminal…