Mud Buddy 40 EFI Longtail vs Starcraft LX 22 R — Depreciation Comparison

Mud Buddy 40 EFI Longtail vs Starcraft LX 22 R: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mud Buddy 40 EFI Longtail holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Mud Buddy 40 EFI Longtail comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Starcraft LX 22 R. Over the first five years the Mud Buddy 40 EFI Longtail loses roughly $2,423 while the Starcraft LX 22 R loses about $11,268 — a gap near $8,845.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mud Buddy 40 EFI Longtail sheds about 18% in year one versus 33% for the Starcraft LX 22 R. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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