Maserati MC20 vs McLaren Artura
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Maserati MC20 wins on money kept: 52% retained after three years vs 48%, worth about R 450 974 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| MC20 | Artura | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 6 900 000 | R 6 500 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 120 601/m | R 113 610/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 72% |
| Retained after 3 years | 52% | 48% |
| Value after 3 years | R 3 593 707 | R 3 142 733 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 3 306 293 | R 3 357 267 |
| Value after 5 years | R 2 440 041 | R 2 043 659 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Maserati MC20 →
Maserati's halo supercar reached South Africa in late 2022 at R6.9 million, with the open Cielo following at R7.65 million. Its carbon tub and 3.0-litre Nettuno V6 put it in Ferrari 296 territory on paper. Very few were sold locally and the model has since been updated as the MCPura.
Known for: carbon-tub halo supercar
McLaren Artura →
The Artura brought plug-in hybrid power to McLaren's South African range from 2022, with the Spider following in 2024 at around R7.45 million. Coupes have been retailed locally around the R6.5 million mark. It squares up directly against the Ferrari 296 at a lower price point.
Known for: hybrid v6 with everyday manners
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Maserati MC20 or the McLaren Artura?
The Maserati MC20. It keeps about 52% of its price after three years against 48% for the McLaren Artura, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Maserati MC20 loses about R 3 306 293 over three years and the McLaren Artura loses about R 3 357 267. 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 MC20 runs about R 120 601 per month and the McLaren Artura about R 113 610, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.