Chrysler Grand Voyager vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class wins on money kept: 62% retained after three years vs 54%, worth about R 1 127 000 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grand Voyager | V-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 497 990 | R 2 254 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 704/m | R 39 396/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 74% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 54% | 62% |
| Value after 3 years | R 268 098 | R 1 395 099 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 229 892 | R 858 901 |
| Value after 5 years | R 197 935 | R 1 047 680 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Premium (established) |
Chrysler Grand Voyager →
South Africa's default big American MPV for two decades, sold first as the Voyager and short-wheelbase models alongside the Grand Voyager until about 2007, then as Grand Voyager only. Stow 'n Go folding seats and sliding doors made it a family and shuttle favourite. Used prices are low because the brand is gone and parts are pricey, but the space per rand is hard to beat.
Known for: stow 'n go seven-seat practicality
Mercedes-Benz V-Class →
The V-Class is the executive transport standard in SA, having evolved from the original V230 of the late 1990s through the Viano years to today's V300d. Hotels, tour operators and wealthy families buy it for space with a badge. Steady demand from the shuttle trade supports values better than most big Mercedes.
Known for: shuttle and executive people mover standard
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chrysler Grand Voyager or the Mercedes-Benz V-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It keeps about 62% of its price after three years against 54% for the Chrysler Grand Voyager, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chrysler Grand Voyager loses about R 229 892 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class loses about R 858 901. 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 Chrysler Grand Voyager runs about R 8 704 per month and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class about R 39 396, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.