Alfa Romeo 4C vs Audi TT
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Audi TT wins on money kept: 57% retained after three years vs 52%, worth about R 92 240 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| 4C | TT | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 173 900 | R 912 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 20 518/m | R 15 940/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 52% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 399 | R 519 159 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 562 501 | R 392 841 |
| Value after 5 years | R 415 125 | R 371 184 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Premium (established) |
Alfa Romeo 4C →
A handful of 4Cs were sold new in South Africa from 2014, with the Spider following in 2015 at prices around R1.17 million. Its carbonfibre tub and 1750 turbo engine made it a genuine exotic in miniature, if a demanding daily drive. Scarcity keeps used values firm, unlike almost every other Alfa.
Known for: carbon tub at supercar-lite money
Audi TT →
Three generations of the TT sold in South Africa between 1999 and the nameplate's retirement, with the final local range made up of TTS and TT RS derivatives. It was always more of a style statement than a hardcore sports car. Clean low-mileage cars, especially the RS, keep enthusiast interest on the used market.
Known for: design-led sports coupe
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Alfa Romeo 4C or the Audi TT?
The Audi TT. It keeps about 57% of its price after three years against 52% for the Alfa Romeo 4C, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Alfa Romeo 4C loses about R 562 501 over three years and the Audi TT loses about R 392 841. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Alfa Romeo 4C runs about R 20 518 per month and the Audi TT about R 15 940, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.