Infiniti EX vs Volvo XC60
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volvo XC60 wins on money kept: 61% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 331 678 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| EX | XC60 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 596 949 | R 1 058 400 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 434/m | R 18 499/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 316 311 | R 647 989 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 280 638 | R 410 411 |
| Value after 5 years | R 231 795 | R 483 511 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Premium (established) |
Infiniti EX →
A coupe-styled compact crossover sold in SA from 2012 as the EX30d and EX37, priced from about R597,000. Cramped rear packaging limited its appeal against the X3 and Q5. It disappeared quietly as Infiniti rationalised its slow-selling range.
Known for: coupe-styled crossover, tight cabin
Volvo XC60 →
On sale in South Africa since 2009 across two generations, the XC60 is Volvo's rival to the X3 and GLC. Current mild-hybrid models start at about R1.06m, while older used stock is dominated by D5 diesels. A strong safety reputation supports steady used demand.
Known for: safe, comfortable alternative to german suvs
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Infiniti EX or the Volvo XC60?
The Volvo XC60. It keeps about 61% of its price after three years against 53% for the Infiniti EX, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Infiniti EX loses about R 280 638 over three years and the Volvo XC60 loses about R 410 411. 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 Infiniti EX runs about R 10 434 per month and the Volvo XC60 about R 18 499, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.