Chaparral 26 Surf vs Monterey 298 SS Axius: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Monterey 298 SS Axius holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Monterey 298 SS Axius comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Chaparral 26 Surf. Over the first five years the Monterey 298 SS Axius loses roughly $98,848 while the Chaparral 26 Surf loses about $89,621 — a gap near $-9227.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Monterey 298 SS Axius sheds about 32% in year one versus 30% for the Chaparral 26 Surf. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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