Kawasaki Ultra 310R vs Sea-Doo Wake 170: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Kawasaki Ultra 310R holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Kawasaki Ultra 310R comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Sea-Doo Wake 170. Over the first five years the Kawasaki Ultra 310R loses roughly $4,950 while the Sea-Doo Wake 170 loses about $4,470 — a gap near $-480.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Kawasaki Ultra 310R sheds about 6% in year one versus 18% for the Sea-Doo Wake 170. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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