Land Rover Discovery vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado wins on money kept: 77% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 38 491 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Discovery | Land Cruiser Prado | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 824 700 | R 1 369 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 31 893/m | R 23 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 77% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 097 570 | R 1 059 079 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 727 130 | R 310 121 |
| Value after 5 years | R 810 508 | R 900 140 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Legendary retainer |
Land Rover Discovery →
Five generations of Discovery have been sold in South Africa, and the Disco 3 and 4 in particular became the default upmarket family off-roader and towing vehicle. The current model soldiers on in a pared-back six-derivative range from around R1.8 million. Older diesels are plentiful used but air suspension and electronics wear down values.
Known for: seven-seat family off-roader
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado →
The Prado has been the more liveable Land Cruiser since the late 1990s, mixing genuine off-road ability with family SUV comfort. The current 250 Series arrived in 2024 with retro styling and long waiting lists. Depreciation is unusually gentle, with used Prados of every generation in steady demand.
Known for: land cruiser toughness in a family wagon
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Land Rover Discovery or the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. It keeps about 77% of its price after three years against 60% for the Land Rover Discovery, a gap of 17 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Land Rover Discovery loses about R 727 130 over three years and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado loses about R 310 121. 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 Land Rover Discovery runs about R 31 893 per month and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado about R 23 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.