Yamaha 222S vs Yamaha 222SD: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha 222S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha 222S comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Yamaha 222SD. Over the first five years the Yamaha 222S loses roughly $23,771 while the Yamaha 222SD loses about $26,281 — a gap near $2,510.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha 222S sheds about 12% in year one versus 12% for the Yamaha 222SD. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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