Ford Everest vs Haval H9
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 63%, worth about R 171 603 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Everest | H9 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 825 000 | R 699 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 420/m | R 12 233/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 958 | R 440 354 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 213 042 | R 259 546 |
| Value after 5 years | R 513 682 | R 341 997 |
| 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
Haval H9 →
Haval's ladder-frame seven-seater was sold in SA from 2018 to around 2021 as a cheaper alternative to the Fortuner. Generous kit and genuine off-road ability could not offset slow sales, and it was quietly dropped. A second-generation H9 has been confirmed for a local return.
Known for: cheap fortuner-sized seven seater
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Everest or the Haval H9?
The Ford Everest. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H9, a gap of 11 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 Haval H9 loses about R 259 546. 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 Haval H9 about R 12 233, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.