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Maserati MC20 vs McLaren Artura

Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.

The short answer

The Maserati MC20 wins on money kept: 52% retained after three years vs 48%, worth about R 450 974 at trade-in time.

Both curves, one chart

R0R1,8mR3,5mR5,3mR7mNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8yYears from now
Maserati MC20 McLaren Artura

Head to head

MC20Artura
New price (from)R 6 900 000R 6 500 000
±Monthly instalmentR 120 601/mR 113 610/m
Retained after 1 year75%72%
Retained after 3 years52%48%
Value after 3 yearsR 3 593 707R 3 142 733
Lost to depreciation (3y)R 3 306 293R 3 357 267
Value after 5 yearsR 2 440 041R 2 043 659
Our tierLuxury flagship & exoticLuxury 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.