Ferrari 296 vs Lamborghini Temerario
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 48% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| 296 | Temerario | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 6 804 500 | R 6 995 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 118 932/m | R 122 261/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 72% | 72% |
| Retained after 3 years | 48% | 48% |
| Value after 3 years | R 3 289 958 | R 3 382 064 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 3 514 542 | R 3 612 936 |
| Value after 5 years | R 2 139 397 | R 2 199 292 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Ferrari 296 →
Ferrari's V6 plug-in hybrid took over the mid-engine slot in South Africa from 2022 as the 296 GTB and GTS. Listed locally from around R6.8 million before options, it is the current core of the Scuderia South Africa order book. Demand has stayed ahead of the small local allocation.
Known for: v6 plug-in hybrid supercar
Lamborghini Temerario →
The Huracan successor arrived in South Africa with a twin-turbo hybrid V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm. Local pricing starts around R7 million, positioning it against the Ferrari 296. It is too new to have an established resale record here.
Known for: hybrid v8 successor to the huracan
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ferrari 296 or the Lamborghini Temerario?
They are close to inseparable: 48% vs 48% 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 Ferrari 296 loses about R 3 514 542 over three years and the Lamborghini Temerario loses about R 3 612 936. 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 Ferrari 296 runs about R 118 932 per month and the Lamborghini Temerario about R 122 261, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.