BMW X3 vs Infiniti EX
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The BMW X3 wins on money kept: 61% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 343 225 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| X3 | EX | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 077 260 | R 596 949 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 18 829/m | R 10 434/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 73% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 53% |
| Value after 3 years | R 659 536 | R 316 311 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 417 724 | R 280 638 |
| Value after 5 years | R 492 126 | R 231 795 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Orphan & discontinued |
BMW X3 →
Built at Rosslyn since 2018 for local sale and export, the X3 is BMW South Africa's most important model. It fights the Mercedes GLC and Audi Q5 and is the brand's biggest local seller. Steady used demand keeps trade-in values healthier than most premium rivals.
Known for: locally built and bmw sa's biggest seller
Infiniti EX →
A coupe-styled compact crossover sold in SA from 2012 as the EX30d and EX37, priced from about R597,000. Cramped rear packaging limited its appeal against the X3 and Q5. It disappeared quietly as Infiniti rationalised its slow-selling range.
Known for: coupe-styled crossover, tight cabin
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BMW X3 or the Infiniti EX?
The BMW X3. It keeps about 61% of its price after three years against 53% for the Infiniti EX, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BMW X3 loses about R 417 724 over three years and the Infiniti EX loses about R 280 638. 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 BMW X3 runs about R 18 829 per month and the Infiniti EX about R 10 434, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.