Kawasaki STX 160 vs Starcraft 16 Spark TL: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kawasaki STX 160 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kawasaki STX 160 comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Starcraft 16 Spark TL. Over the first five years the Kawasaki STX 160 loses roughly $3,562 while the Starcraft 16 Spark TL loses about $4,578 — a gap near $1,016.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kawasaki STX 160 sheds about 10% in year one versus 24% for the Starcraft 16 Spark TL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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