Yamaha EX Sport vs Zodiac Cadet 340 NEO — Depreciation Comparison

Yamaha EX Sport vs Zodiac Cadet 340 NEO: 5-year value retention (77% vs 77%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Zodiac Cadet 340 NEO holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Zodiac Cadet 340 NEO comes out ahead, holding about 77% of its value versus 77% for the Yamaha EX Sport. Over the first five years the Zodiac Cadet 340 NEO loses roughly $1,276 while the Yamaha EX Sport loses about $2,093 — a gap near $817.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Zodiac Cadet 340 NEO sheds about 5% in year one versus 7% for the Yamaha EX Sport. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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