Ford Everest vs LDV D90
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 58%, worth about R 208 914 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Everest | D90 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 825 000 | R 699 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 420/m | R 12 233/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 958 | R 403 044 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 213 042 | R 296 856 |
| Value after 5 years | R 513 682 | R 302 014 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
LDV D90 →
The D90 is a ladder-frame seven-seater built on the T60's underpinnings and aimed at the Fortuner and Everest. It reached SA in 2025 with the same 160kW bi-turbo diesel, priced from R699,900 although early availability centred on the R849,900 Flagship. A 5-year/200,000km warranty is part of the pitch.
Known for: seven-seat 4x4 suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Everest or the LDV D90?
The Ford Everest. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 58% for the LDV D90, a gap of 17 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 LDV D90 loses about R 296 856. 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 LDV D90 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.