smart resale values in South Africa
Daimler's city-car brand was sold through Mercedes-Benz dealers in SA in two spells, in the mid-2000s and again from 2016 to around 2019. Volumes were always tiny and the brand left the market before its reinvention as a Chinese-built EV marque.
Brand depreciation profile
Projected value of a typical smart at R 177 400, the median new price across the range, on the orphan & discontinued curve. Estimates, not quotes.
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Common questions about smart values
Do smart cars hold their value?
smart sits in our "Orphan & discontinued" depreciation tier. On our model a typical smart keeps about 53% of its new price after three years, so a R 177 400 car would still be worth around R 94 685. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.
What is the cheapest new smart?
The cheapest smart we track is the fortwo, last sold new from about R 174 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 93 350 on our estimates.
Which smart holds value best?
On our numbers the smart fortwo holds value best, keeping about 53% of its price after three years, roughly R 93 350 of a R 174 900 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.