Ford Territory vs Hyundai Tucson
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
| Territory | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 594 500 | R 559 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 391/m | R 9 786/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 396 719 | R 373 629 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 197 781 | R 186 271 |
| Value after 5 years | R 315 065 | R 296 728 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Ford Territory →
The nameplate has had two unrelated lives in South Africa: an Australian-built six cylinder wagon sold from 2005 to 2008, and since 2024 a Chinese-built family SUV with a 1.8 turbo petrol engine. The current car undercuts the Tucson and Tiguan on price while offering more cabin space. It sells steadily rather than strongly, so depreciation tracks the mainstream SUV pack.
Known for: value-priced family suv, two unrelated eras
Hyundai Tucson →
First sold here in 2005, then replaced by the ix35 before the nameplate returned in 2016. The current range offers petrol and diesel power with a comfort-first setup. It sells steadily against the Sportage and RAV4 and holds value adequately rather than exceptionally.
Known for: comfortable family suv with generous warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Territory or the Hyundai Tucson?
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 Territory loses about R 197 781 over three years and the Hyundai Tucson loses about R 186 271. 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 Territory runs about R 10 391 per month and the Hyundai Tucson about R 9 786, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.