Husqvarna EE 5 vs KTM 250 XC W: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Husqvarna EE 5 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Husqvarna EE 5 comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the KTM 250 XC W. Over the first five years the Husqvarna EE 5 loses roughly $2,297 while the KTM 250 XC W loses about $4,514 — a gap near $2,217.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Husqvarna EE 5 sheds about 12% in year one versus 5% for the KTM 250 XC W. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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