Ferrari 296 vs McLaren Artura
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 | Artura | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 6 804 500 | R 6 500 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 118 932/m | R 113 610/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 72% | 72% |
| Retained after 3 years | 48% | 48% |
| Value after 3 years | R 3 289 958 | R 3 142 733 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 3 514 542 | R 3 357 267 |
| Value after 5 years | R 2 139 397 | R 2 043 659 |
| 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
McLaren Artura →
The Artura brought plug-in hybrid power to McLaren's South African range from 2022, with the Spider following in 2024 at around R7.45 million. Coupes have been retailed locally around the R6.5 million mark. It squares up directly against the Ferrari 296 at a lower price point.
Known for: hybrid v6 with everyday manners
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ferrari 296 or the McLaren Artura?
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 McLaren Artura loses about R 3 357 267. 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 McLaren Artura about R 113 610, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.