Ford Transit Custom vs Hyundai Staria
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Staria wins on money kept: 69% retained after three years vs 66%, worth about R 26 614 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Transit Custom | Staria | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 770 000 | R 699 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 458/m | R 12 233/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 84% |
| Retained after 3 years | 66% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 510 148 | R 483 534 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 259 852 | R 216 366 |
| Value after 5 years | R 403 520 | R 391 552 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Ford Transit Custom →
Panel van stalwart of courier and delivery fleets since 2013, now in its second local generation with a 2.0 turbodiesel. Car-like driving manners set it apart from older rivals. Work vans lead hard lives, so used buyers should weigh service history over mileage.
Known for: courier fleet panel van staple
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 Transit Custom or the Hyundai Staria?
The Hyundai Staria. It keeps about 69% of its price after three years against 66% for the Ford Transit Custom, a gap of 3 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Transit Custom loses about R 259 852 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 Transit Custom runs about R 13 458 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.