Ford Transit Custom vs Toyota Quantum
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Quantum wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 66%, worth about R 49 441 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Transit Custom | Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 770 000 | R 754 400 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 458/m | R 13 186/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 66% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 510 148 | R 559 589 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 259 852 | R 194 811 |
| Value after 5 years | R 403 520 | R 469 723 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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
Toyota Quantum →
The Quantum name arrived in 2005 on the H200-series HiAce and now covers the larger 2019-onwards panel van and bus range. Shuttle services, courier fleets and taxi operators buy it for durability under brutal duty cycles. Used Quantums are always in demand and depreciate slowly for a commercial vehicle.
Known for: taxi and shuttle fleet standard
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Transit Custom or the Toyota Quantum?
The Toyota Quantum. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 66% for the Ford Transit Custom, a gap of 8 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 Toyota Quantum loses about R 194 811. 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 Toyota Quantum about R 13 186, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.