What is a 2014 smart forfour worth?
Our estimate for a 12-year-old smart forfour in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2014 forfour on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2014 model sits today: 12 years in, 87% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 14% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 21 625 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 18 543 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 13 635 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 7 990 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 378/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | R 26 606 | — | See value → |
| 2014 (this page) | R 21 625 | +R 4 981 to newest | |
| 2013 | R 17 577 | +R 9 029 to newest | See value → |
2014 smart forfour: common questions
What is a 2014 smart forfour worth in South Africa?
Around R 21 625 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 23 571 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 19 679. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 19 030.
Is a 2014 smart forfour a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 87% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 21 625 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 7 990 more. As a orphan & discontinued model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2014 smart forfour cost new?
About R 161 632 at launch pricing in 2014 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 13% of that.
What would financing a 2014 smart forfour cost monthly?
At R 21 625 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 378 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.