South Bay 523RS Arch vs South Bay 525E Black Out Package: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. South Bay 523RS Arch holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the South Bay 523RS Arch comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the South Bay 525E Black Out Package. Over the first five years the South Bay 523RS Arch loses roughly $26,121 while the South Bay 525E Black Out Package loses about $23,890 — a gap near $-2231.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the South Bay 523RS Arch sheds about 13% in year one versus 23% for the South Bay 525E Black Out Package. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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