Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes-Benz Vito
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 63%, worth about R 83 885 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Staria | Vito | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 699 900 | R 907 212 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 233/m | R 15 857/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 84% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 483 534 | R 567 419 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 216 366 | R 339 793 |
| Value after 5 years | R 391 552 | R 428 748 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Premium (established) |
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
Mercedes-Benz Vito →
A workhorse van sold here since the late 1990s in panel van and Tourer crew forms. Shuttle operators and businesses buy it as the cheaper alternative to the V-Class, a gap the newer Vito Select narrows further. Diesel Tourers hold value reasonably well thanks to commercial demand.
Known for: shuttle and fleet van workhorse
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Staria or the Mercedes-Benz Vito?
The Hyundai Staria. It keeps about 69% of its price after three years against 63% for the Mercedes-Benz Vito, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Staria loses about R 216 366 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz Vito loses about R 339 793. 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 Staria runs about R 12 233 per month and the Mercedes-Benz Vito about R 15 857, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.