Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Maserati Grecale
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Maserati Grecale wins on money kept: 57% retained after three years vs 54%, worth about R 412 158 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Stelvio | Grecale | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 338 900 | R 1 990 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 23 402/m | R 34 782/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 54% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 716 708 | R 1 128 866 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 622 192 | R 861 134 |
| Value after 5 years | R 523 913 | R 805 657 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Luxury flagship & exotic |
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
Maserati Grecale →
The Grecale is the cheapest new Maserati in South Africa, listed from just under R2 million for the GT with the Trofeo near R3 million. It shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and targets the Porsche Macan. Sales have been modest and early depreciation follows the brand's weak pattern.
Known for: most affordable new maserati
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or the Maserati Grecale?
The Maserati Grecale. It keeps about 57% of its price after three years against 54% for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, a gap of 3 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 Maserati Grecale loses about R 861 134. 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 Maserati Grecale about R 34 782, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.