Audi A4 vs Rover 75
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Audi A4 wins on money kept: 59% retained after three years vs 52%, worth about R 325 434 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| A4 | 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 774 800 | R 249 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 542/m | R 4 352/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 72% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 453 682 | R 128 248 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 321 118 | R 120 752 |
| Value after 5 years | R 329 778 | R 92 741 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Orphan & discontinued |
Audi A4 →
For three decades the A4 was Audi's core sedan in South Africa, running through five generations from 1995 until the new A5 replaced it in 2025. Buyers knew it for refinement and solid build rather than outright sportiness. Used examples are plentiful and prices are soft, making it a common value buy among premium sedans.
Known for: refined quattro executive staple
Rover 75 →
British wood-and-leather charm defined the 75, sold in SA from 2002 with 1.8 turbo and 2.5 V6 power, a Tourer wagon, and from late 2004 a 4.6 V8 flagship at up to R526,000. MG Rover's 2005 collapse orphaned the car within three years. Used prices have settled at hobby-car levels and head gasket history matters on the V6.
Known for: wood-and-leather british comfort
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi A4 or the Rover 75?
The Audi A4. It keeps about 59% of its price after three years against 52% for the Rover 75, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Audi A4 loses about R 321 118 over three years and the Rover 75 loses about R 120 752. 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 Audi A4 runs about R 13 542 per month and the Rover 75 about R 4 352, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.