Bennington 25 QSB vs Manitou 23 Bench VP: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Manitou 23 Bench VP holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Manitou 23 Bench VP comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Bennington 25 QSB. Over the first five years the Manitou 23 Bench VP loses roughly $14,046 while the Bennington 25 QSB loses about $30,926 — a gap near $16,880.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Manitou 23 Bench VP sheds about 6% in year one versus 10% for the Bennington 25 QSB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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