Ford Ranger vs Jeep Gladiator
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Ranger wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 55%, worth about R 354 481 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Ranger | Gladiator | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 590 000 | R 1 427 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 312/m | R 24 957/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 55% |
| Value after 3 years | R 437 949 | R 792 430 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 152 051 | R 635 470 |
| Value after 5 years | R 369 133 | R 589 439 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Ford Ranger →
South Africa's second best selling bakkie and the closest thing the Hilux has to a genuine rival, built at Silverton in Pretoria and exported worldwide. The range runs from single cab workhorses to the V6 Wildtrak and the 292 kW petrol Raptor. Resale values are among the strongest of any locally sold vehicle.
Known for: sa-built bakkie with hilux-rivalling resale
Jeep Gladiator →
The Gladiator arrived in South Africa in 2022 as a Rubicon-only 3.6 V6, priced at launch as the most expensive double cab on the market. It is essentially a Wrangler with a load bed and matches serious off-road hardware with niche appeal. Current pricing sits around R1.43 million and volumes remain tiny.
Known for: wrangler dna in bakkie form
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Ranger or the Jeep Gladiator?
The Ford Ranger. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 55% for the Jeep Gladiator, a gap of 19 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Ranger loses about R 152 051 over three years and the Jeep Gladiator loses about R 635 470. 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 Ranger runs about R 10 312 per month and the Jeep Gladiator about R 24 957, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.