Lamborghini Urus vs Porsche Cayenne
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Porsche Cayenne wins on money kept: 59% retained after three years vs 57%, worth about R 1 494 954 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Urus | Cayenne | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 4 875 000 | R 2 149 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 85 207/m | R 37 561/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 2 765 438 | R 1 270 484 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 2 109 562 | R 878 516 |
| Value after 5 years | R 1 973 657 | R 928 723 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Premium (established) |
Lamborghini Urus →
The Urus is comfortably Lamborghini's best seller in South Africa and the car that made the brand a regular sight in Sandton and Umhlanga. The current plug-in hybrid Urus SE lists from around R4.9 million. Used supply is now substantial, so earlier cars have depreciated in a way older Lamborghinis never did.
Known for: the lamborghini you can use every day
Porsche Cayenne →
Since 2003 the Cayenne has been Porsche's volume seller in South Africa alongside the Macan, offering petrol, diesel and later plug-in hybrid power. The current third generation starts around R2.15 million and the coupe body adds a style-led option. Early V8 and diesel models are now affordable used buys, but running costs catch out bargain hunters.
Known for: sports car pace in a family suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Lamborghini Urus or the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne. It keeps about 59% of its price after three years against 57% for the Lamborghini Urus, a gap of 2 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Lamborghini Urus loses about R 2 109 562 over three years and the Porsche Cayenne loses about R 878 516. 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 Lamborghini Urus runs about R 85 207 per month and the Porsche Cayenne about R 37 561, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.