Lexington 317 vs South Bay 523UL: 5-year value retention (56% vs 56%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexington 317 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexington 317 comes out ahead, holding about 56% of its value versus 56% for the South Bay 523UL. Over the first five years the Lexington 317 loses roughly $12,802 while the South Bay 523UL loses about $25,230 — a gap near $12,428.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexington 317 sheds about 11% in year one versus 22% for the South Bay 523UL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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