Lexus LC vs Porsche 911
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 54% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| LC | 911 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 2 542 800 | R 2 760 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 44 444/m | R 48 240/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 54% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 373 531 | R 1 437 483 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 169 269 | R 1 322 517 |
| Value after 5 years | R 952 620 | R 976 016 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Lexus LC →
Lexus SA's halo coupe launched in 2017 with a 5.0-litre V8, took a brief local hiatus, then returned in 2024 as the hybrid-only LC 500h at around R2.5 million. Sales are a handful of units a year. The V8 cars in particular are collectible, but new-price depreciation is heavy.
Known for: halo grand tourer, v8 then hybrid
Porsche 911 →
The 911 has been sold continuously in South Africa across every generation and remains the benchmark sports car here. Coupe, cabriolet and Targa bodies are offered, with the current 992.2 range from about R2.76 million and GT models attracting long waiting lists. Well-kept 911s depreciate slowly and GT3 and Turbo variants often trade above their original list prices.
Known for: holding value better than almost any car
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Lexus LC or the Porsche 911?
They are close to inseparable: 54% vs 52% 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 Lexus LC loses about R 1 169 269 over three years and the Porsche 911 loses about R 1 322 517. 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 Lexus LC runs about R 44 444 per month and the Porsche 911 about R 48 240, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.