Forensic Comparison

Steelcase Series 1 VS Haworth Zody II

REF #173
AA

Steelcase Series 1

Cost Per Year
$64.78/yr
MSRP
$587
Horizon
15.00 Years
Waste Factor
5x Units Avoided
Full Audit
REF #174
A

Haworth Zody II

Cost Per Year
$139.60/yr
MSRP
$1,265
Horizon
15.00 Years
Waste Factor
5x Units Avoided
Full Audit

Financial Trajectory

Audit Winner
Haworth Zody II
NPV Cost:$2,933
$0$733$1466$2199$2933Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricSteelcase Series 1Haworth Zody II
MSRP$587$1,265
20-Year TCO$964$2,077
Cost Per Year$64.78/yr$139.60/yr
Waste Factor5x Avoided5x Avoided

Failure Threat Matrix: Steelcase Series 1

  • Seat Cushion Compression
    Risk: Medium (for users >200lbs)
    Utilize warranty for pad replacement if foam degrades prematurely.
  • Lumbar Slide Slippage
    Risk: Low
    Tighten friction mechanism or contact support for replacement clip.
  • Armrest Wobble
    Risk: Low
    Tighten mounting screws under the seat pan.

Failure Threat Matrix: Haworth Zody II

  • Pneumatic Cylinder Failure (Sinking)
    Risk: Low (after 10+ years)
    Replace cylinder ($50 part). Standard universal fit or Haworth specific kit available.
  • Arm Pad Deterioration
    Risk: Medium (5-8 years)
    Replace arm pads. Snap-fit or screw-on replacements widely available.
  • Tilt Lock 'Slop'
    Risk: Low
    Adjustment of tilt tension or mechanism replacement (covered under warranty).

Efficiency Verdict

Financial Efficiency Alert: Steelcase Series 1 drastically reduces long-term overhead. By switching, you avoid catastrophic waste and save approximately $74.82/yr. This is a high-leverage move for cost reduction.