Gulf Stream 26FRKW vs Heartland Rvs Lafayette: 5-year value retention (41% vs 41%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 26FRKW holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 26FRKW comes out ahead, holding about 41% of its value versus 41% for the Heartland Rvs Lafayette. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 26FRKW loses roughly $24,190 while the Heartland Rvs Lafayette loses about $125,346 — a gap near $101,156.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 26FRKW sheds about 12% in year one versus 19% for the Heartland Rvs Lafayette. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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