Ford Everest vs Mahindra Scorpio-N
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 59%, worth about R 324 236 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Everest | Scorpio-N | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 825 000 | R 487 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 420/m | R 8 529/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 958 | R 287 722 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 213 042 | R 200 277 |
| Value after 5 years | R 513 682 | R 220 406 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Weak-franchise mainstream |
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
Mahindra Scorpio-N →
Launched here in 2023, the Scorpio-N moved Mahindra into genuine Fortuner territory with a ladder frame, 2.2 diesel and optional 4x4. It undercuts the established seven-seaters by a healthy margin and has sold better than many expected. Long-term resale is still unproven.
Known for: big 4x4 family suv for the money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Everest or the Mahindra Scorpio-N?
The Ford Everest. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 59% for the Mahindra Scorpio-N, a gap of 15 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 Mahindra Scorpio-N loses about R 200 277. 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 Mahindra Scorpio-N about R 8 529, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.