BAIC X55 vs Omoda C5
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The BAIC X55 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 57%, worth about R 76 028 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| X55 | C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 339 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 5 941/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 270 479 | R 194 451 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 159 421 | R 145 449 |
| Value after 5 years | R 210 065 | R 145 224 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
BAIC X55 →
BAIC's compact SUV arrived as the Beijing X55 in late 2022 and was updated to X55 Plus form in 2024. A 1.5 turbopetrol and long spec sheets are the draw, with 2026 pricing from R429,900 and a 5-year/150,000km warranty. Volumes have grown, though resale values remain softer than Haval or Chery equivalents.
Known for: big spec for the money
Omoda C5 →
Omoda's launch model arrived in 2023 as a design-first crossover on Chery Tiggo underpinnings. Updated variants and the C5 X derivative pushed the starting price down into the mid-R300k bracket. It sells on looks and equipment, though heavy new-car discounting weighs on used values.
Known for: fashion-led crossover styling and spec
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BAIC X55 or the Omoda C5?
The BAIC X55. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 57% for the Omoda C5, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BAIC X55 loses about R 159 421 over three years and the Omoda C5 loses about R 145 449. 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 BAIC X55 runs about R 7 514 per month and the Omoda C5 about R 5 941, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.