Ferrari 296 vs Maserati MC20
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Maserati MC20 wins on money kept: 52% retained after three years vs 48%, worth about R 303 749 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| 296 | MC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 6 804 500 | R 6 900 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 118 932/m | R 120 601/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 72% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 48% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 3 289 958 | R 3 593 707 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 3 514 542 | R 3 306 293 |
| Value after 5 years | R 2 139 397 | R 2 440 041 |
| 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
Maserati MC20 →
Maserati's halo supercar reached South Africa in late 2022 at R6.9 million, with the open Cielo following at R7.65 million. Its carbon tub and 3.0-litre Nettuno V6 put it in Ferrari 296 territory on paper. Very few were sold locally and the model has since been updated as the MCPura.
Known for: carbon-tub halo supercar
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ferrari 296 or the Maserati MC20?
The Maserati MC20. It keeps about 52% of its price after three years against 48% for the Ferrari 296, a gap of 4 points.
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 Maserati MC20 loses about R 3 306 293. 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 Maserati MC20 about R 120 601, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.