Northstar 8 5 Arrow U vs Northstar 9 5 Igloo U: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Northstar 9 5 Igloo U holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Northstar 9 5 Igloo U comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Northstar 8 5 Arrow U. Over the first five years the Northstar 9 5 Igloo U loses roughly $12,237 while the Northstar 8 5 Arrow U loses about $12,005 — a gap near $-232.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Northstar 9 5 Igloo U sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Northstar 8 5 Arrow U. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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