Jaguar F-Pace vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC wins on money kept: 61% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 194 422 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| F-Pace | GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 359 100 | R 994 839 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 23 755/m | R 17 388/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 803 497 | R 609 075 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 555 603 | R 385 764 |
| Value after 5 years | R 587 356 | R 454 474 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
Jaguar F-Pace →
Jaguar's first SUV quickly became its best seller in South Africa after launching in 2016, with the supercharged SVR a cult favourite. It was the last Jaguar on sale locally before the brand halted new-car sales in 2025. Used supply is healthy and prices are soft relative to German rivals.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC →
Since arriving in 2016 the GLC has become Mercedes' best-selling SUV in South Africa. It puts C-Class underpinnings into the midsize SUV shape local premium buyers favour, with a coupe body sold alongside. Consistent demand keeps used values firmer than the equivalent sedan's.
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Common questions
Which holds value better, the Jaguar F-Pace or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC. It keeps about 61% of its price after three years against 59% for the Jaguar F-Pace, a gap of 2 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Jaguar F-Pace loses about R 555 603 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses about R 385 764. 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 Jaguar F-Pace runs about R 23 755 per month and the Mercedes-Benz GLC about R 17 388, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.