Fiat 500 value and depreciation
Known for retro city car charm.
Projected value of a new Fiat 500
We class the Fiat 500 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 | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% | R 234 764 | R 206 592 |
| 3 years | 58% | R 177 693 | R 156 370 |
| 5 years | 44% | R 134 496 | R 118 356 |
| 7 years | 32% | R 99 473 | R 87 536 |
| 10 years | 20% | R 63 270 | R 55 678 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 308 900; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
On sale from 2008 until Fiat's local exit, the retro 500 was the brand's longest-serving and final model here, including the 500C soft top. A 2024 update swapped the TwinAir for a 1.2 normally aspirated engine with an automatic-only line-up from R308,900. The last new units were sold in February 2026 as Fiat withdrew from South Africa.
What used 500 years are worth today
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| Year | Est. retail today | Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 500 | R 308 900 | R 271 832 | Details → |
| 2025 500 | R 234 764 | R 206 592 | Details → |
| 2024 500 | R 204 245 | R 179 736 | Details → |
| 2023 500 | R 168 429 | R 148 218 | Details → |
| 2022 500 | R 138 894 | R 122 227 | Details → |
| 2021 500 | R 114 538 | R 100 793 | Details → |
| 2020 500 | R 93 368 | R 82 164 | Details → |
| 2019 500 | R 76 110 | R 66 977 | Details → |
| 2018 500 | R 62 042 | R 54 597 | Details → |
| 2017 500 | R 50 575 | R 44 506 | Details → |
| 2016 500 | R 41 227 | R 36 280 | Details → |
| 2015 500 | R 33 607 | R 29 574 | Details → |
500 against its rivals
Fiat 500: common questions
What is a Fiat 500 worth after 3 years?
A Fiat 500 bought new today for R 308 900 is projected to be worth about R 177 693 after three years, which is 58% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 156 370.
Does the Fiat 500 hold its value?
We class the Fiat 500 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.
What does a used Fiat 500 cost?
As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 204 245 retail today, while a 2015 model sits around R 33 607. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Fiat 500 cost per month?
Financing a new Fiat 500 at R 308 900 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 5 399 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.