Chevrolet Captiva vs Toyota RAV4
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota RAV4 wins on money kept: 78% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 392 560 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Captiva | RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 396 600 | R 770 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 932/m | R 13 467/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 78% |
| Value after 3 years | R 208 540 | R 601 100 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 188 060 | R 169 400 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 269 | R 513 649 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Legendary retainer |
Chevrolet Captiva →
Chevrolet's family SUV offered seven seats at prices undercutting the RAV4 and Santa Fe crowd. After the 2016 facelift the 2.4 petrol and 2.2 diesel range started at R396 600. A patchy reliability record plus the 2017 exit keep used prices low.
Known for: affordable seven seats, patchy reliability record
Toyota RAV4 →
The RAV4 has been in South Africa since the original 1990s three-door and is now a family SUV staple. Current demand centres on the hybrid derivatives, which have been supply-constrained and hold value exceptionally well. It sells on dependability and low running costs rather than badge glamour.
Known for: hybrid efficiency and tight supply
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chevrolet Captiva or the Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4. It keeps about 78% of its price after three years against 53% for the Chevrolet Captiva, a gap of 25 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chevrolet Captiva loses about R 188 060 over three years and the Toyota RAV4 loses about R 169 400. 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 Chevrolet Captiva runs about R 6 932 per month and the Toyota RAV4 about R 13 467, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.