Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Outlander
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 67% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Sportage | Outlander | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 662 995 | R 759 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 588/m | R 13 283/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 442 426 | R 494 244 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 220 569 | R 265 751 |
| Value after 5 years | R 351 365 | R 386 898 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Kia Sportage →
Kia's best-known nameplate locally, on sale since the brand's 1998 arrival and now in its fifth generation. Striking styling and generous spec pull buyers who would otherwise look at a Tucson or RAV4. Depreciation is typical Korean mainstream, steeper than a Toyota but cushioned by the long warranty.
Known for: bold-styled family suv with long warranty
Mitsubishi Outlander →
Mitsubishi's midsize family SUV has been sold in South Africa on and off since the mid 2000s, with the current generation returning in late 2024 as a 2.5 petrol CVT with seven seats. Spec levels are generous but low brand visibility keeps sales small. Earlier generations make affordable used family buys.
Known for: under-the-radar seven-seat family suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia Sportage or the Mitsubishi Outlander?
They are close to inseparable: 67% vs 65% 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 Kia Sportage loses about R 220 569 over three years and the Mitsubishi Outlander loses about R 265 751. 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 Kia Sportage runs about R 11 588 per month and the Mitsubishi Outlander about R 13 283, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.