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Honda VT750C2B Shadow Phantom vs Subaru Crosstrek: 5-year value retention (86% vs 86%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda VT750C2B Shadow Phantom holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Phantom comes out ahead, holding about 86% of its value versus 86% for the Subaru Crosstrek. Over the first five years the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Phantom loses roughly $1,160 while the Subaru Crosstrek loses about $3,726 — a gap near $2,566.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda VT750C2B Shadow Phantom sheds about 4% in year one versus 5% for the Subaru Crosstrek. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.