Kawasaki STX 160X vs Sea-Doo GTI SE 170: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kawasaki STX 160X holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kawasaki STX 160X comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170. Over the first five years the Kawasaki STX 160X loses roughly $4,309 while the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 loses about $4,309 — a gap near $0.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kawasaki STX 160X sheds about 15% in year one versus 19% for the Sea-Doo GTI SE 170. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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