Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Outlander
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 65% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| CR-V | Outlander | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 961 300 | R 759 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 16 802/m | R 13 283/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 625 158 | R 494 244 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 336 142 | R 265 751 |
| Value after 5 years | R 489 379 | R 386 898 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Honda CR-V →
One of the original soft-roaders, the CR-V has been sold in SA since 1997 and is now in its sixth generation. Once a mid-priced family staple, it has moved upmarket and the current range starts near the R1 million mark. Older generations are sought after used because they routinely run past 300,000 km.
Known for: dependable family suv longevity
Mitsubishi Outlander →
Mitsubishi's midsize family SUV has been sold in South Africa on and off since the mid 2000s, with the current generation returning in late 2024 as a 2.5 petrol CVT with seven seats. Spec levels are generous but low brand visibility keeps sales small. Earlier generations make affordable used family buys.
Known for: under-the-radar seven-seat family suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda CR-V or the Mitsubishi Outlander?
They are close to inseparable: 65% vs 65% 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 Honda CR-V loses about R 336 142 over three years and the Mitsubishi Outlander loses about R 265 751. 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 CR-V runs about R 16 802 per month and the Mitsubishi Outlander about R 13 283, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.