Audi TT vs Chrysler Crossfire
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 47%, worth about R 324 934 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| TT | Crossfire | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 912 000 | R 415 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 15 940/m | R 7 254/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 69% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 47% |
| Value after 3 years | R 519 159 | R 194 225 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 392 841 | R 220 775 |
| Value after 5 years | R 371 184 | R 134 350 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Orphan & discontinued |
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
Chrysler Crossfire →
Built on the previous-generation Mercedes SLK platform, the Crossfire landed in SA in late 2003 as a 3.2 coupe, with a roadster and the supercharged SRT-6 following. Its boat-tail styling still divides opinion. Values sank for years, though tidy SRT-6 cars now draw modest collector interest.
Known for: mercedes slk bones, showcar styling
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi TT or the Chrysler Crossfire?
The Audi TT. It keeps about 57% of its price after three years against 47% for the Chrysler Crossfire, a gap of 10 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Audi TT loses about R 392 841 over three years and the Chrysler Crossfire loses about R 220 775. 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 TT runs about R 15 940 per month and the Chrysler Crossfire about R 7 254, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.