Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Triton
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.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Ranger | Triton | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 590 000 | R 499 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 312/m | R 8 739/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 437 949 | R 377 421 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 152 051 | R 122 569 |
| Value after 5 years | R 369 133 | R 320 039 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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
Mitsubishi Triton →
Mitsubishi's one-ton bakkie replaced the long-serving Colt in 2007 and has always offered generous spec for the money. The sixth generation reached South Africa in late 2024 with a 2.4 bi-turbo diesel option in higher grades. Volumes trail the Hilux and Ranger by a wide margin, which keeps used prices attractive but resale percentages softer.
Known for: strong spec for less money than a hilux
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Ranger or the Mitsubishi Triton?
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 Ranger loses about R 152 051 over three years and the Mitsubishi Triton loses about R 122 569. 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 Mitsubishi Triton about R 8 739, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.