Chery Tiggo Cross vs Omoda C5
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo Cross wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 57%, worth about R 34 242 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo Cross | C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 359 900 | R 339 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 290/m | R 5 941/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 228 693 | R 194 451 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 131 207 | R 145 449 |
| Value after 5 years | R 178 552 | R 145 224 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
Chery Tiggo Cross →
Launched in late 2024 as a more modern sibling to the Tiggo 4 Pro, and badged Tiggo 4 Cross on the current price list. The range pairs a 1.5T DCT with full hybrid HEV variants, which is rare below R500k in South Africa. Sales took off quickly on the strength of that value pitch.
Known for: hybrid power at budget crossover prices
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 Chery Tiggo Cross or the Omoda C5?
The Chery Tiggo Cross. It keeps about 64% 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 Chery Tiggo Cross loses about R 131 207 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 Chery Tiggo Cross runs about R 6 290 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.