Ford Everest vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 74% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Everest | Pajero Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 825 000 | R 789 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 420/m | R 13 808/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 958 | R 585 989 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 213 042 | R 204 001 |
| Value after 5 years | R 513 682 | R 491 883 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport →
Built on the Triton platform, the Pajero Sport is Mitsubishi's rival to the Fortuner and Everest in South Africa. The 2.4 DI-D versions are well equipped and usually undercut the Toyota on price, and limited runs like the Shogun edition keep interest up. It sells in small numbers, so depreciation is heavier than a Fortuner but used buys are strong value.
Known for: seven-seat 4x4 value against the fortuner
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Everest or the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
They are close to inseparable: 74% vs 74% 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 Ford Everest loses about R 213 042 over three years and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport loses about R 204 001. 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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport about R 13 808, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.