Honda Amaze vs Suzuki Dzire
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Dzire wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 8 989 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Amaze | Dzire | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 256 800 | R 232 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 488/m | R 4 071/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 158 715 | R 167 704 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 085 | R 65 196 |
| Value after 5 years | R 121 239 | R 138 945 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Strong mainstream |
Honda Amaze →
The Amaze started out in SA as the Brio-based sedan in 2013 and became a standalone budget sedan with the 2018 second generation, followed by a new model in 2025. It sells to buyers who want an affordable, dependable small sedan, and CVT versions are popular with e-hailing drivers. Resale holds up well for the price bracket thanks to Honda's reliability reputation.
Known for: cheap dependable automatic sedan motoring
Suzuki Dzire →
Essentially a Swift with a boot, sold here since 2014 as the Swift Dzire and from 2025 as a standalone nameplate. It is popular with e-hailing drivers and fleet buyers thanks to the roomy cabin and frugal 1.2 petrol. Ride-hailing demand supports used prices but also puts plenty of high-mileage cars into the market.
Known for: big boot on a small budget
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda Amaze or the Suzuki Dzire?
The Suzuki Dzire. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 62% for the Honda Amaze, a gap of 10 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Honda Amaze loses about R 98 085 over three years and the Suzuki Dzire loses about R 65 196. 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 Honda Amaze runs about R 4 488 per month and the Suzuki Dzire about R 4 071, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.