Apex 822 Splash PAD vs Sylvan S3 LZ DC: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Apex 822 Splash PAD holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Apex 822 Splash PAD comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Sylvan S3 LZ DC. Over the first five years the Apex 822 Splash PAD loses roughly $10,569 while the Sylvan S3 LZ DC loses about $29,630 — a gap near $19,061.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Apex 822 Splash PAD sheds about 8% in year one versus 35% for the Sylvan S3 LZ DC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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