Cobalt R3 vs Monterey 328 SS Axius: 5-year value retention (56% vs 57%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Monterey 328 SS Axius holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Monterey 328 SS Axius comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 56% for the Cobalt R3. Over the first five years the Monterey 328 SS Axius loses roughly $102,680 while the Cobalt R3 loses about $44,734 — a gap near $-57946.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Monterey 328 SS Axius sheds about 9% in year one versus 9% for the Cobalt R3. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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