Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Ford Everest
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Everest wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 366 094 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Trailblazer | Everest | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 464 000 | R 825 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 110/m | R 14 420/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 245 864 | R 611 958 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 218 136 | R 213 042 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 171 | R 513 682 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Chevrolet Trailblazer →
Built in Port Elizabeth, the Trailblazer was a credible Fortuner rival with 2.5 and 2.8 Duramax diesels plus a 3.6 petrol early on. The 2016 facelift range ran from R464 000 to R623 200. Values dipped when GM left but parts obligations passed to Isuzu Motors SA, which softened the blow.
Known for: sa-built fortuner rival with strong diesels
Ford Everest →
Ranger-based seven seater sold here since 2009, squaring up to the Fortuner and MU-X in the ladder-frame SUV market. The current generation offers 2.0 single and bi-turbo diesels plus a 3.0 V6 diesel in Wildtrak and Platinum trim. Towing ability and family appeal keep used values firm.
Known for: ranger-based seven-seat family 4x4
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chevrolet Trailblazer or the Ford Everest?
The Ford Everest. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 53% for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, a gap of 21 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chevrolet Trailblazer loses about R 218 136 over three years and the Ford Everest loses about R 213 042. 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 Trailblazer runs about R 8 110 per month and the Ford Everest about R 14 420, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.