BYD Shark 6 vs Ford Ranger
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Ranger wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 84 811 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Shark 6 | Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 989 900 | R 590 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 17 302/m | R 10 312/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 522 760 | R 437 949 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 467 140 | R 152 051 |
| Value after 5 years | R 375 020 | R 369 133 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Strong mainstream |
BYD Shark 6 →
The Shark 6 brought plug-in hybrid power to the SA bakkie market in April 2025 at R959,900. Its 321kW output outguns every Hilux and Ranger, though towing capacity and off-road hardware trail the established ladder-frame players. It sells in a single Premium specification.
Known for: first plug-in hybrid bakkie in sa
Ford Ranger →
South Africa's second best selling bakkie and the closest thing the Hilux has to a genuine rival, built at Silverton in Pretoria and exported worldwide. The range runs from single cab workhorses to the V6 Wildtrak and the 292 kW petrol Raptor. Resale values are among the strongest of any locally sold vehicle.
Known for: sa-built bakkie with hilux-rivalling resale
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BYD Shark 6 or the Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 53% for the BYD Shark 6, a gap of 21 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BYD Shark 6 loses about R 467 140 over three years and the Ford Ranger loses about R 152 051. 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 BYD Shark 6 runs about R 17 302 per month and the Ford Ranger about R 10 312, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.