Yamaha 252SD vs Yamaha SX 190 — Depreciation Comparison

Yamaha 252SD vs Yamaha SX 190: 5-year value retention (81% vs 81%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha SX 190 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Yamaha SX 190 comes out ahead, holding about 81% of its value versus 81% for the Yamaha 252SD. Over the first five years the Yamaha SX 190 loses roughly $7,605 while the Yamaha 252SD loses about $21,631 — a gap near $14,026.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha SX 190 sheds about 13% in year one versus 12% for the Yamaha 252SD. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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