Ford Everest vs Toyota Fortuner
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 75% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
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Head to head
| Everest | Fortuner | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 825 000 | R 692 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 420/m | R 12 109/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 958 | R 522 966 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 213 042 | R 169 834 |
| Value after 5 years | R 513 682 | R 443 454 |
| 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
Toyota Fortuner →
Built locally on the Hilux platform, the Fortuner has led the adventure SUV segment since 2006. It tows, goes off-road and handles daily family duty, which is exactly the combination South Africans buy. Used values are among the strongest of any SUV in the country.
Known for: hilux-based suv dominance
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Everest or the Toyota Fortuner?
They are close to inseparable: 74% vs 75% 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 Toyota Fortuner loses about R 169 834. 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 Toyota Fortuner about R 12 109, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.