McLaren Artura vs Porsche 911
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Porsche 911 wins on money kept: 52% retained after three years vs 48%, worth about R 1 705 250 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Artura | 911 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 6 500 000 | R 2 760 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 113 610/m | R 48 240/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 72% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 48% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 3 142 733 | R 1 437 483 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 3 357 267 | R 1 322 517 |
| Value after 5 years | R 2 043 659 | R 976 016 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
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
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 McLaren Artura or the Porsche 911?
The Porsche 911. 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 McLaren Artura loses about R 3 357 267 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 McLaren Artura runs about R 113 610 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.