Kawasaki Ultra 160LX vs Sea-Doo GTI: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kawasaki Ultra 160LX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kawasaki Ultra 160LX comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Sea-Doo GTI. Over the first five years the Kawasaki Ultra 160LX loses roughly $5,302 while the Sea-Doo GTI loses about $3,425 — a gap near $-1877.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kawasaki Ultra 160LX sheds about 16% in year one versus 20% for the Sea-Doo GTI. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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