Honda Ballade value and depreciation
Known for long sa history and dependable commuting.
Projected value of a new Honda Ballade
We class the Honda Ballade as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 51% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 81% | R 316 696 | R 278 692 |
| 3 years | 65% | R 253 681 | R 223 239 |
| 5 years | 51% | R 198 465 | R 174 649 |
| 7 years | 39% | R 153 424 | R 135 013 |
| 10 years | 26% | R 102 430 | R 90 138 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 390 500; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Few nameplates have deeper SA roots: Mercedes-Benz SA built Civic-based Ballades locally from 1982 until Honda took over its own distribution in 2000. The name returned in 2011 on a City-based compact sedan and soldiered on until Honda dropped it in early 2025 as sedan demand faded. Used examples are valued as dependable, low-cost commuter cars.
What used Ballade years are worth today
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| Year | Est. retail today | Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ballade | R 316 696 | R 278 692 | Details → |
| 2024 Ballade | R 268 666 | R 236 426 | Details → |
| 2023 Ballade | R 227 921 | R 200 570 | Details → |
| 2022 Ballade | R 191 086 | R 168 156 | Details → |
| 2021 Ballade | R 160 204 | R 140 980 | Details → |
| 2020 Ballade | R 134 313 | R 118 195 | Details → |
| 2019 Ballade | R 111 270 | R 97 918 | Details → |
| 2018 Ballade | R 92 180 | R 81 118 | Details → |
| 2017 Ballade | R 76 365 | R 67 201 | Details → |
| 2016 Ballade | R 63 264 | R 55 672 | Details → |
| 2015 Ballade | R 52 410 | R 46 121 | Details → |
| 2014 Ballade | R 43 418 | R 38 208 | Details → |
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Honda Ballade: common questions
What is a Honda Ballade worth after 3 years?
A Honda Ballade bought new today for R 390 500 is projected to be worth about R 253 681 after three years, which is 65% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 223 239.
Does the Honda Ballade hold its value?
We class the Honda Ballade as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 51% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.
What does a used Honda Ballade cost?
As a guide: a 2023 model is worth about R 227 921 retail today, while a 2014 model sits around R 43 418. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Honda Ballade cost per month?
Financing a new Honda Ballade at R 390 500 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 6 825 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.