Manitou 18 Standard vs Manitou 27 Rfxw SHP Dual: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Manitou 18 Standard holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Manitou 18 Standard comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Manitou 27 Rfxw SHP Dual. Over the first five years the Manitou 18 Standard loses roughly $6,120 while the Manitou 27 Rfxw SHP Dual loses about $48,743 — a gap near $42,623.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Manitou 18 Standard sheds about 8% in year one versus 28% for the Manitou 27 Rfxw SHP Dual. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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