Ford Everest vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado wins on money kept: 77% retained after three years vs 74%, worth about R 447 121 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Everest | Land Cruiser Prado | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 825 000 | R 1 369 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 420/m | R 23 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 77% |
| Value after 3 years | R 611 958 | R 1 059 079 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 213 042 | R 310 121 |
| Value after 5 years | R 513 682 | R 900 140 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Legendary retainer |
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 Land Cruiser Prado →
The Prado has been the more liveable Land Cruiser since the late 1990s, mixing genuine off-road ability with family SUV comfort. The current 250 Series arrived in 2024 with retro styling and long waiting lists. Depreciation is unusually gentle, with used Prados of every generation in steady demand.
Known for: land cruiser toughness in a family wagon
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Everest or the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. It keeps about 77% of its price after three years against 74% for the Ford Everest, a gap of 3 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 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado loses about R 310 121. 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 Land Cruiser Prado about R 23 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.