Polaris Slingshot S vs Polaris Slingshot SL Autodrive: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Polaris Slingshot S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Polaris Slingshot S comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Polaris Slingshot SL Autodrive. Over the first five years the Polaris Slingshot S loses roughly $7,125 while the Polaris Slingshot SL Autodrive loses about $8,593 — a gap near $1,468.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Polaris Slingshot S sheds about 13% in year one versus 12% for the Polaris Slingshot SL Autodrive. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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