What is a 2017 MG MG3 worth?
Our estimate for a 9-year-old MG MG3 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2017 MG3 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2017 model sits today: 9 years in, 78% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 15% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 36 539 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 31 058 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 22 440 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 14 099 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 639/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R 45 352 | — | See value → |
| 2017 (this page) | R 36 539 | +R 8 813 to newest | |
| 2016 | R 29 439 | +R 15 913 to newest | See value → |
2017 MG MG3: common questions
What is a 2017 MG MG3 worth in South Africa?
Around R 36 539 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 39 828 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 33 250. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 32 154.
Is a 2017 MG MG3 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 78% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 36 539 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 14 099 more. As a chinese (new entrant) model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2017 MG MG3 cost new?
About R 166 698 at launch pricing in 2017 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 22% of that.
What would financing a 2017 MG MG3 cost monthly?
At R 36 539 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 639 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.