Dodge Journey vs Hyundai Santa Fe
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 640 205 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Journey | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 319 990 | R 1 249 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 593/m | R 21 846/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 168 257 | R 808 462 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 151 733 | R 441 438 |
| Value after 5 years | R 122 856 | R 630 963 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Mainstream |
Dodge Journey →
A seven-seat crossover that undercut established rivals, the Journey was Dodge's best seller in SA and hung on until the brand's wind-down around 2016. Facelifted 3.6 V6 SXT and R/T models are the ones to look for. Used demand holds up reasonably because cheap seven-seaters are scarce, though parts costs bite.
Known for: budget seven-seat family crossover
Hyundai Santa Fe →
Hyundai's large SUV has been in South Africa since the early 2000s and has moved steadily upmarket. The current boxy generation is sold here as a 1.6 turbo hybrid seven-seater at a price deep in premium territory. Older diesel versions remain popular used family buys.
Known for: upmarket seven-seater that moved with the brand
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Dodge Journey or the Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 53% for the Dodge Journey, a gap of 12 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Dodge Journey loses about R 151 733 over three years and the Hyundai Santa Fe loses about R 441 438. 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 Dodge Journey runs about R 5 593 per month and the Hyundai Santa Fe about R 21 846, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.