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Subaru resale values in South Africa

Subaru Southern Africa runs a small dealer network and sells low volumes of all-wheel-drive crossovers plus the WRX. The Forester has been its local mainstay since the late 1990s, and every model comes with symmetrical all-wheel drive and a five-year maintenance plan.

Brand depreciation profile

Projected value of a typical Subaru at R 769 000, the median new price across the range, on the mainstream curve. Estimates, not quotes.

R0R200kR400kR600kR800kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now
Left after 1 year
81%
about R 619 506
Left after 3 years
64%
about R 492 919
Left after 5 years
50%
about R 382 758

Every Subaru we track

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Common questions about Subaru values

Do Subaru cars hold their value?

Subaru sits in our "Mainstream" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Subaru keeps about 64% of its new price after three years, so a R 769 000 car would still be worth around R 492 919. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.

What is the cheapest new Subaru?

The cheapest Subaru we track is the XV / Crosstrek, from about R 609 000. After three years it should still be worth around R 406 395 on our estimates.

Which Subaru holds value best?

On our numbers the Subaru Forester holds value best, keeping about 67% of its price after three years, roughly R 466 453 of a R 699 000 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.