Alfa Romeo Spider value and depreciation
Known for open-top italian style.
Depreciation curve
We class the Alfa Romeo Spider as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 54% after three years and 40% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 74% |
| 3 years | 54% |
| 5 years | 40% |
| 7 years | 28% |
| 10 years | 17% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Two generations of Spider were sold in South Africa, the wedge-shaped 916 from the late 1990s and the Brera-based 939 from 2007 to about 2010. Both prioritised style over outright sportiness. Survivors are affordable weekend cars, with condition and history mattering far more than mileage.
Spider against its rivals
Alfa Romeo Spider: common questions
Does the Alfa Romeo Spider hold its value?
We class the Alfa Romeo Spider as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 54% after three years and 40% 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.