Chery Tiggo 9 vs Omoda C9
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo 9 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 54%, worth about R 6 478 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 9 | C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 689 900 | R 785 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 058/m | R 13 736/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 74% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 54% |
| Value after 3 years | R 434 063 | R 427 584 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 255 837 | R 358 316 |
| Value after 5 years | R 337 111 | R 311 359 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
Chery Tiggo 9 →
Chery's new flagship arrived in 2025 with a 2.0T petrol or a CSH plug-in hybrid, and the PHEV Vanguard AWD at R989,900 is the priciest Chery yet sold here. It takes on premium midsize SUVs with spec and power rather than badge cachet. Too new for a meaningful resale track record.
Known for: flagship tech and phev power
Omoda C9 →
The brand's flagship took aim at the German establishment when it launched in late 2024 at R785,900 for the FWD. Cabin spec is limousine-grade, and a PHEV derivative followed at just under R1 million. Whether badge-conscious buyers hold its value is the open question.
Known for: premium spec undercutting german suvs
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 9 or the Omoda C9?
The Chery Tiggo 9. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 54% for the Omoda C9, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chery Tiggo 9 loses about R 255 837 over three years and the Omoda C9 loses about R 358 316. 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 Chery Tiggo 9 runs about R 12 058 per month and the Omoda C9 about R 13 736, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.