Bennington 208 SL vs Manitou 22 Full Front VP: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Bennington 208 SL holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Bennington 208 SL comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Manitou 22 Full Front VP. Over the first five years the Bennington 208 SL loses roughly $8,636 while the Manitou 22 Full Front VP loses about $10,136 — a gap near $1,500.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Bennington 208 SL sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Manitou 22 Full Front VP. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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