Aston Martin DBX vs BMW XM
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Aston Martin DBX wins on money kept: 57% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 2 695 128 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| DBX | XM | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 8 199 999 | R 3 675 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 143 323/m | R 64 233/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 53% |
| Value after 3 years | R 4 651 607 | R 1 956 479 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 3 548 392 | R 1 718 521 |
| Value after 5 years | R 3 319 792 | R 1 345 481 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Aston Martin DBX →
Aston Martin's first SUV launched in South Africa in 2020 from around R3.7 million and now sells mainly as the 520 kW DBX707, with recent dealer pricing around R8.2 million. It is the brand's local volume model by a clear margin. Early V8 cars have already lost a large share of their value.
Known for: the suv keeping aston martin afloat
BMW XM →
The XM is BMW M's plug-in hybrid flagship SUV, sold in South Africa since 2023 at close to four million rand. Divisive styling and flagship pricing keep volumes tiny. Early examples have already shed value heavily.
Known for: divisive m flagship hybrid suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Aston Martin DBX or the BMW XM?
The Aston Martin DBX. It keeps about 57% of its price after three years against 53% for the BMW XM, a gap of 3 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Aston Martin DBX loses about R 3 548 392 over three years and the BMW XM loses about R 1 718 521. 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 Aston Martin DBX runs about R 143 323 per month and the BMW XM about R 64 233, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.