New Horizons 484S vs Sonic 231VRK: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. New Horizons 484S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the New Horizons 484S comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Sonic 231VRK. Over the first five years the New Horizons 484S loses roughly $122,619 while the Sonic 231VRK loses about $21,093 — a gap near $-101526.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the New Horizons 484S sheds about 13% in year one versus 23% for the Sonic 231VRK. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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