Chevrolet Captiva value and depreciation
Known for affordable seven seats, patchy reliability record.
Projected value of a new Chevrolet Captiva
We class the Chevrolet Captiva as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 38% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 73% | R 288 883 | R 254 217 |
| 3 years | 53% | R 208 540 | R 183 515 |
| 5 years | 38% | R 152 269 | R 133 997 |
| 7 years | 28% | R 111 183 | R 97 841 |
| 10 years | 17% | R 69 370 | R 61 046 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 396 600; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Chevrolet's family SUV offered seven seats at prices undercutting the RAV4 and Santa Fe crowd. After the 2016 facelift the 2.4 petrol and 2.2 diesel range started at R396 600. A patchy reliability record plus the 2017 exit keep used prices low.
What used Captiva years are worth today
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| Year | Est. retail today | Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Captiva | R 81 182 | R 71 440 | Details → |
| 2016 Captiva | R 69 370 | R 61 046 | Details → |
| 2015 Captiva | R 56 187 | R 49 445 | Details → |
| 2014 Captiva | R 45 508 | R 40 047 | Details → |
| 2013 Captiva | R 36 860 | R 32 437 | Details → |
| 2012 Captiva | R 29 855 | R 26 272 | Details → |
| 2011 Captiva | R 24 181 | R 21 279 | Details → |
Captiva against its rivals
Chevrolet Captiva: common questions
What is a Chevrolet Captiva worth after 3 years?
A Chevrolet Captiva bought new today for R 396 600 is projected to be worth about R 208 540 after three years, which is 53% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 183 515.
Does the Chevrolet Captiva hold its value?
We class the Chevrolet Captiva as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 38% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
What does a used Chevrolet Captiva cost?
As a guide: a 2015 model is worth about R 56 187 retail today, while a 2011 model sits around R 24 181. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Chevrolet Captiva cost per month?
Financing a new Chevrolet Captiva at R 396 600 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 6 932 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.