Dodge Journey vs Nissan X-Trail
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Nissan X-Trail wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 290 789 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Journey | X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 319 990 | R 687 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 593/m | R 12 023/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 168 257 | R 459 046 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 151 733 | R 228 854 |
| Value after 5 years | R 122 856 | R 364 563 |
| 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
Nissan X-Trail →
On sale since late 2001, the X-Trail has evolved from boxy soft-roader to seven-seat family crossover and has passed 50,000 local sales across four generations. The current model offers strong spec for the money but sells in small volumes. Earlier generations remain popular used buys for their space and durability.
Known for: practical family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Dodge Journey or the Nissan X-Trail?
The Nissan X-Trail. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 53% for the Dodge Journey, a gap of 14 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 Nissan X-Trail loses about R 228 854. 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 Nissan X-Trail about R 12 023, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.