Infiniti QX80 vs Land Rover Range Rover
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Land Rover Range Rover wins on money kept: 58% retained after three years vs 47%, worth about R 1 320 302 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| QX80 | Range Rover | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 238 000 | R 3 291 700 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 21 638/m | R 57 534/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 69% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 47% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 582 355 | R 1 902 657 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 655 645 | R 1 389 043 |
| Value after 5 years | R 403 775 | R 1 372 911 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Infiniti QX80 →
Infiniti's 5.6 V8 flagship SUV reached SA in April 2015 at R1,238,000 with eight seats and every toy fitted as standard. Sheer size and thirst kept sales to a trickle. The few used examples change hands far below original list.
Known for: supersized v8 luxury flagship
Land Rover Range Rover →
The full-size Range Rover has been the default statement SUV in South Africa for decades, now starting above R3 million. Waiting lists formed for the current generation, but like all flagships it sheds value quickly once the warranty clock starts. Long-wheelbase and V8 derivatives dominate local orders.
Known for: flagship status symbol
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Infiniti QX80 or the Land Rover Range Rover?
The Land Rover Range Rover. It keeps about 58% of its price after three years against 47% for the Infiniti QX80, a gap of 11 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Infiniti QX80 loses about R 655 645 over three years and the Land Rover Range Rover loses about R 1 389 043. 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 QX80 runs about R 21 638 per month and the Land Rover Range Rover about R 57 534, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.