Lexington 517 vs South Bay 224CR2 LE: 5-year value retention (57% vs 57%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexington 517 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexington 517 comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 57% for the South Bay 224CR2 LE. Over the first five years the Lexington 517 loses roughly $14,178 while the South Bay 224CR2 LE loses about $13,339 — a gap near $-839.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexington 517 sheds about 10% in year one versus 23% for the South Bay 224CR2 LE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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