Ford Ranger vs Kia Tasman
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 69%, worth about R 31 833 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Ranger | Tasman | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 590 000 | R 679 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 312/m | R 11 885/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 84% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 437 949 | R 469 782 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 152 051 | R 210 213 |
| Value after 5 years | R 369 133 | R 380 416 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | 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
Kia Tasman →
Kia's first bakkie landed in 2025, taking on the Hilux and Ranger with a 2.2 turbodiesel and styling that divides opinion. Double cabs led the launch range. It is too new to have a resale track record, so early buyers are taking the depreciation gamble.
Known for: kia's first one-ton bakkie
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Ranger or the Kia Tasman?
The Ford Ranger. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 69% for the Kia Tasman, a gap of 5 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 Kia Tasman loses about R 210 213. 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 Kia Tasman about R 11 885, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.