Infiniti FX vs Porsche Cayenne
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Porsche Cayenne wins on money kept: 59% retained after three years vs 52%, worth about R 918 552 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| FX | Cayenne | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 679 131 | R 2 149 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 870/m | R 37 561/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 72% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 52% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 351 932 | R 1 270 484 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 327 199 | R 878 516 |
| Value after 5 years | R 255 223 | R 928 723 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Premium (established) |
Infiniti FX →
Part of Infiniti's mid-2012 SA launch range, the FX offered 3.7 V6, 3.0 diesel and 5.0 V8 versions priced from R679,131 to R859,513. Its swooping styling stood out against the X5 and X6 crowd. The nameplate became QX70 in 2014 under Infiniti's renaming scheme.
Known for: muscular styling and v8 option
Porsche Cayenne →
Since 2003 the Cayenne has been Porsche's volume seller in South Africa alongside the Macan, offering petrol, diesel and later plug-in hybrid power. The current third generation starts around R2.15 million and the coupe body adds a style-led option. Early V8 and diesel models are now affordable used buys, but running costs catch out bargain hunters.
Known for: sports car pace in a family suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Infiniti FX or the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne. It keeps about 59% of its price after three years against 52% for the Infiniti FX, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Infiniti FX loses about R 327 199 over three years and the Porsche Cayenne loses about R 878 516. 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 FX runs about R 11 870 per month and the Porsche Cayenne about R 37 561, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.