Ford Puma vs Mazda CX-30
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 67% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Puma | CX-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 569 000 | R 539 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 945/m | R 9 435/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 379 702 | R 360 216 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 189 298 | R 179 584 |
| Value after 5 years | R 301 551 | R 286 076 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Ford Puma →
A two year experiment that ended in November 2025 after roughly 1,800 sales, mostly because it arrived priced against far bigger SUVs. The car itself is well sorted, with a 1.0 EcoBoost engine and tidy handling. Used examples are rare and shed value quickly once it was withdrawn.
Known for: short-lived overpriced euro crossover
Mazda CX-30 →
Slotting between the CX-3 and CX-5, the CX-30 arrived in South Africa in early 2021. Every version pairs the naturally aspirated 2.0 petrol with a six-speed auto, which keeps running costs predictable if unexciting. It sells in modest numbers against the Corolla Cross and T-Roc, so used supply is limited.
Known for: refined compact suv with simple 2.0 petrol
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Puma or the Mazda CX-30?
They are close to inseparable: 67% vs 67% 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 Puma loses about R 189 298 over three years and the Mazda CX-30 loses about R 179 584. 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 Puma runs about R 9 945 per month and the Mazda CX-30 about R 9 435, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.