Infiniti Q50 value and depreciation
Known for undercutting the germans on spec.
Projected value of a new Infiniti Q50
We class the Infiniti Q50 as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 36% 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 | 71% | R 285 213 | R 250 987 |
| 3 years | 51% | R 202 262 | R 177 991 |
| 5 years | 36% | R 145 182 | R 127 760 |
| 7 years | 26% | R 104 210 | R 91 705 |
| 10 years | 16% | R 63 373 | R 55 768 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 399 000; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Infiniti's volume model in SA, launched in 2014 from R399,000 with a Mercedes-sourced 2.2 diesel plus a 3.5 hybrid and later a 2.0 turbo petrol. It undercut the 3 Series and C-Class on price and standard kit. Depreciation turned brutal once the brand left in 2019, which makes it a lot of used car per rand today.
What used Q50 years are worth today
Tap a year for the full breakdown: value range, remaining depreciation, and what to pay.
Q50 against its rivals
Infiniti Q50: common questions
What is a Infiniti Q50 worth after 3 years?
A Infiniti Q50 bought new today for R 399 000 is projected to be worth about R 202 262 after three years, which is 51% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 177 991.
Does the Infiniti Q50 hold its value?
We class the Infiniti Q50 as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 36% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
What does a used Infiniti Q50 cost?
As a guide: a 2017 model is worth about R 74 801 retail today, while a 2014 model sits around R 45 489. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Infiniti Q50 cost per month?
Financing a new Infiniti Q50 at R 399 000 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 6 974 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.