Jeep Renegade vs Mazda CX-3
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mazda CX-3 wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 2 192 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Renegade | CX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 510 900 | R 440 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 930/m | R 7 690/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 295 811 | R 293 618 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 215 089 | R 146 382 |
| Value after 5 years | R 224 609 | R 233 185 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Mainstream |
Jeep Renegade →
Launched locally in May 2015, the Renegade brought Jeep styling to the compact crossover class with 1.4 turbo petrol power. Sales dwindled and it was quietly discontinued in 2024, with the final Longitude and Limited models listed from R510,900. It resells cheaply against Tiguan-class rivals of similar age.
Known for: boxy styling in a small crossover
Mazda CX-3 →
A light crossover on Mazda2 underpinnings, the CX-3 has been on sale in South Africa since 2015 and is one of the brand's local volume models. Recent ranges are sold only with the 2.0 petrol and automatic gearbox. Steady demand and a long warranty help it hold value reasonably well for the segment.
Known for: polished light crossover, petrol auto only
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Jeep Renegade or the Mazda CX-3?
The Mazda CX-3. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 58% for the Jeep Renegade, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Jeep Renegade loses about R 215 089 over three years and the Mazda CX-3 loses about R 146 382. 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 Jeep Renegade runs about R 8 930 per month and the Mazda CX-3 about R 7 690, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.