Maserati Grecale vs Porsche Macan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Porsche Macan wins on money kept: 59% retained after three years vs 57%, worth about R 112 006 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grecale | Macan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 990 000 | R 1 720 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 34 782/m | R 30 063/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 128 866 | R 1 016 860 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 861 134 | R 703 140 |
| Value after 5 years | R 805 657 | R 743 324 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Premium (established) |
Maserati Grecale →
The Grecale is the cheapest new Maserati in South Africa, listed from just under R2 million for the GT with the Trofeo near R3 million. It shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and targets the Porsche Macan. Sales have been modest and early depreciation follows the brand's weak pattern.
Known for: most affordable new maserati
Porsche Macan →
The Macan became Porsche South Africa's biggest seller soon after its 2014 launch, mixing hatch-like handling with SUV practicality. Petrol and early diesel versions dominated the first generation, and the second generation sold here is fully electric, from about R1.72 million. First-generation petrol cars remain in demand used and hold value well for the segment.
Known for: the default sporty compact premium suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Maserati Grecale or the Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan. It keeps about 59% of its price after three years against 57% for the Maserati Grecale, a gap of 2 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Maserati Grecale loses about R 861 134 over three years and the Porsche Macan loses about R 703 140. 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 Maserati Grecale runs about R 34 782 per month and the Porsche Macan about R 30 063, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.