Citroen C5 Aircross vs Peugeot 3008
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 58% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| C5 Aircross | 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 633 900 | R 539 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 080/m | R 9 437/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 367 028 | R 312 602 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 266 872 | R 227 298 |
| Value after 5 years | R 278 684 | R 237 358 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Citroen C5 Aircross →
Launched locally in 2021 as the brand's flagship SUV, with a 1.6 turbo petrol and a clear focus on ride comfort over sportiness. The 2023 facelift pushed pricing into Tiguan territory from R633,900, and slow sales saw it dropped when Citroen trimmed its local range to two models. Used examples offer a lot of car for the money.
Known for: plush ride and lounge style seats
Peugeot 3008 →
Sold here from the first-generation crossover in 2010 through the well-regarded second-generation SUV, with new stock gone by about 2025. Its i-Cockpit interior was a genuine talking point. Used prices look tempting for the spec on offer.
Known for: i-cockpit family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Citroen C5 Aircross or the Peugeot 3008?
They are close to inseparable: 58% vs 58% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Citroen C5 Aircross loses about R 266 872 over three years and the Peugeot 3008 loses about R 227 298. 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 Citroen C5 Aircross runs about R 11 080 per month and the Peugeot 3008 about R 9 437, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.