Hyundai Grand Creta vs Mahindra XUV700
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Grand Creta wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 32 190 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Grand Creta | XUV700 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 477 900 | R 495 199 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 353/m | R 8 655/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 318 910 | R 286 720 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 158 990 | R 208 479 |
| Value after 5 years | R 253 271 | R 217 706 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Hyundai Grand Creta →
Sold locally since 2022, this is the stretched seven-seat Creta known as the Alcazar in India. It undercuts most seven-seat SUVs with 2.0 petrol or 1.5 diesel power. School-run families and shuttle operators are the core buyers.
Known for: seven seats without a premium price
Mahindra XUV700 →
Replacing the XUV500 in 2022, the XUV700 pairs a 2.0 turbo petrol with a long features list and undercuts similarly sized rivals. It has collected local awards and sells respectably by Mahindra SUV standards. Resale remains softer than the mainstream norm.
Known for: space and power undercutting rivals
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand Creta or the Mahindra XUV700?
The Hyundai Grand Creta. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 58% for the Mahindra XUV700, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Grand Creta loses about R 158 990 over three years and the Mahindra XUV700 loses about R 208 479. 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 Hyundai Grand Creta runs about R 8 353 per month and the Mahindra XUV700 about R 8 655, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.