Opel Adam value and depreciation
Known for personalised fashion city car.
Projected value of a new Opel Adam
We class the Opel Adam 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 227 924 | R 200 573 |
| 3 years | 58% | R 172 516 | R 151 814 |
| 5 years | 44% | R 130 577 | R 114 908 |
| 7 years | 32% | R 96 575 | R 84 986 |
| 10 years | 20% | R 61 427 | R 54 056 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 299 900; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
A fashion-led city car sold from 2014 until Opel axed the nameplate globally in 2019, with the warm Adam S at the top of the range. Personalisation options were the hook, but it was pricey for its size. Values dropped hard, so used ones are cheap characterful runabouts.
What used Adam years are worth today
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Adam against its rivals
Opel Adam: common questions
What is a Opel Adam worth after 3 years?
A Opel Adam bought new today for R 299 900 is projected to be worth about R 172 516 after three years, which is 58% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 151 814.
Does the Opel Adam hold its value?
We class the Opel Adam 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 Opel Adam cost?
As a guide: a 2017 model is worth about R 64 174 retail today, while a 2014 model sits around R 34 761. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a Opel Adam cost per month?
Financing a new Opel Adam at R 299 900 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 5 242 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.