Sea-Doo GTI 130 vs Starcraft Delta 178 FXS — Depreciation Comparison

Sea-Doo GTI 130 vs Starcraft Delta 178 FXS: 5-year value retention (74% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Sea-Doo GTI 130 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Sea-Doo GTI 130 comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 74% for the Starcraft Delta 178 FXS. Over the first five years the Sea-Doo GTI 130 loses roughly $2,646 while the Starcraft Delta 178 FXS loses about $8,194 — a gap near $5,548.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Sea-Doo GTI 130 sheds about 5% in year one versus 20% for the Starcraft Delta 178 FXS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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