Ford Tourneo Custom vs Hyundai Staria
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 69% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tourneo Custom | Staria | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 063 000 | R 699 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 18 580/m | R 12 233/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 84% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 717 394 | R 483 534 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 345 606 | R 216 366 |
| Value after 5 years | R 573 345 | R 391 552 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Ford Tourneo Custom →
Ford's eight-seat people mover has competed with the Vito, Caravelle and Staria since 2013, and the current generation arrived in 2024 with 2.0 diesel power across the range. Shuttle operators like the space and running costs. Constant fleet and tourism demand keeps resale steady.
Known for: shuttle and big-family bus duty
Hyundai Staria →
Replaced the H-1 in 2021 with styling nobody misses in traffic. The range runs from a panel van through 9 and 11-seaters to a plush Luxury model, all with the 2.2 diesel. Shuttle operators and big families keep demand and resale firm.
Known for: spaceship styling and shuttle duty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Tourneo Custom or the Hyundai Staria?
They are close to inseparable: 67% vs 69% 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 Tourneo Custom loses about R 345 606 over three years and the Hyundai Staria loses about R 216 366. 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 Tourneo Custom runs about R 18 580 per month and the Hyundai Staria about R 12 233, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.