Purchasing our first Class A and depreciation

[rapidrrk]

While comparing relative values of comparable motorhomes, I did some calculating. The relative value of a used 2009 Newmar 36' Canyon Star gasser as a percentage of new MSRP to average retail price was 51.6%. A similar 36' Tiffin Allegro Open Road didn't drop to 51.5% until the 2007 model year. What could account for the higher rate of depreciation for the Newmar?

[deandec]

I would hope that few new rig buyers pay MSRP.

Discounts seem to range from 20% to 30% on a new, no-trade in, transaction.

If you are using NADA for your observations, be aware that there is little or no market transaction data used in creating the NADA values for RV's unlike the data they assemble for automobiles.

[RckyMtnVia]

Don't get hung up on original MSRP and current price. Decide on a budget and get the best model and floor plan that will fit your budget.

[the_bear_II]

Preferance.... Tiffins were very popular during that time period. Newmars weren't as popular.