Merhow 8M1236 vs Sporttrek 332VBH: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Merhow 8M1236 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Merhow 8M1236 comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Sporttrek 332VBH. Over the first five years the Merhow 8M1236 loses roughly $41,306 while the Sporttrek 332VBH loses about $32,382 — a gap near $-8924.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Merhow 8M1236 sheds about 25% in year one versus 23% for the Sporttrek 332VBH. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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