Alfa Romeo 147 value and depreciation
Known for award-winning looks, weak resale.
Depreciation curve
We class the Alfa Romeo 147 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% |
| 3 years | 58% |
| 5 years | 44% |
| 7 years | 32% |
| 10 years | 20% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
The 147 sold in South Africa through most of the 2000s, spanning Twin Spark and 2.0 petrols up to the 3.2 V6 GTA halo model. It was European Car of the Year in 2001 and looked the part against the Golf and A3. Values fell hard and survivors are now enthusiast cars, with GTAs the exception that keeps climbing.
147 against its rivals
Alfa Romeo 147: common questions
Does the Alfa Romeo 147 hold its value?
We class the Alfa Romeo 147 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.