South Bay 523F vs South Bay 525SL: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. South Bay 523F holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the South Bay 523F comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the South Bay 525SL. Over the first five years the South Bay 523F loses roughly $11,601 while the South Bay 525SL loses about $14,758 — a gap near $3,157.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the South Bay 523F sheds about 7% in year one versus 7% for the South Bay 525SL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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