Jaguar F-Pace vs Porsche Macan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 59% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| F-Pace | Macan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 359 100 | R 1 720 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 23 755/m | R 30 063/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 803 497 | R 1 016 860 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 555 603 | R 703 140 |
| Value after 5 years | R 587 356 | R 743 324 |
| 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.
Known for: best-selling jaguar in sa
Porsche Macan →
The Macan became Porsche South Africa's biggest seller soon after its 2014 launch, mixing hatch-like handling with SUV practicality. Petrol and early diesel versions dominated the first generation, and the second generation sold here is fully electric, from about R1.72 million. First-generation petrol cars remain in demand used and hold value well for the segment.
Known for: the default sporty compact premium suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Jaguar F-Pace or the Porsche Macan?
They are close to inseparable: 59% vs 59% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
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 Porsche Macan loses about R 703 140. 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 Porsche Macan about R 30 063, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.