Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Jaguar F-Pace
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Jaguar F-Pace wins on money kept: 59% retained after three years vs 54%, worth about R 86 789 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Stelvio | F-Pace | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 338 900 | R 1 359 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 23 402/m | R 23 755/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 54% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 716 708 | R 803 497 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 622 192 | R 555 603 |
| Value after 5 years | R 523 913 | R 587 356 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Premium (established) |
Alfa Romeo Stelvio →
The Stelvio has been Alfa Romeo's volume model in South Africa since 2018, sharing the Giulia's platform and petrol engines. Pricing currently starts around R1.34 million, with the Quadrifoglio flagship above R2.2 million. It handles better than most rivals but low sales volumes mean soft resale and a thin used market.
Known for: the driver's choice among premium suvs
Jaguar F-Pace →
Jaguar's first SUV quickly became its best seller in South Africa after launching in 2016, with the supercharged SVR a cult favourite. It was the last Jaguar on sale locally before the brand halted new-car sales in 2025. Used supply is healthy and prices are soft relative to German rivals.
Known for: best-selling jaguar in sa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or the Jaguar F-Pace?
The Jaguar F-Pace. It keeps about 59% of its price after three years against 54% for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio loses about R 622 192 over three years and the Jaguar F-Pace loses about R 555 603. 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 Stelvio runs about R 23 402 per month and the Jaguar F-Pace about R 23 755, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.