Ford Everest vs GWM Tank 500
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Everest wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 61%, worth about R 133 727 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Everest | Tank 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 825 000 | R 1 228 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 420/m | R 21 480/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 958 | R 745 685 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 213 042 | R 483 265 |
| Value after 5 years | R 513 682 | R 568 091 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Chinese (established) |
Ford Everest →
Ranger-based seven seater sold here since 2009, squaring up to the Fortuner and MU-X in the ladder-frame SUV market. The current generation offers 2.0 single and bi-turbo diesels plus a 3.0 V6 diesel in Wildtrak and Platinum trim. Towing ability and family appeal keep used values firm.
Known for: ranger-based seven-seat family 4x4
GWM Tank 500 →
The Tank 500 is GWM's large hybrid luxury off-roader, launched in August 2024 against the Prado and Everest. It pairs a seven-seat ladder-frame body with a strong petrol hybrid drivetrain and standard lockers. At about R1.23m it is among the priciest Chinese vehicles sold in SA, and residuals at this price point are untested.
Known for: seven-seat hybrid luxury off-roader
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Everest or the GWM Tank 500?
The Ford Everest. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 61% for the GWM Tank 500, a gap of 14 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Everest loses about R 213 042 over three years and the GWM Tank 500 loses about R 483 265. 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 Ford Everest runs about R 14 420 per month and the GWM Tank 500 about R 21 480, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.