Ford Ka value and depreciation
Known for quirky bubble-shaped city car.
Depreciation curve
We class the Ford Ka as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 80% |
| 3 years | 63% |
| 5 years | 49% |
| 7 years | 38% |
| 10 years | 25% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Ford's odd-looking city car was sold in South Africa from the late 1990s until about 2008. The 1.3 RoCam engine is simple and shares parts with other Fords of the era. Survivors trade as cheap student cars with little collector interest.
Ka against its rivals
Ford Ka: common questions
Does the Ford Ka hold its value?
We class the Ford Ka as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.