Mercedes-Benz Vito vs Toyota HiAce
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota HiAce wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 152 775 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Vito | HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 907 212 | R 549 300 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 15 857/m | R 9 601/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 567 419 | R 414 643 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 339 793 | R 134 657 |
| Value after 5 years | R 428 748 | R 351 601 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Mercedes-Benz Vito →
A workhorse van sold here since the late 1990s in panel van and Tourer crew forms. Shuttle operators and businesses buy it as the cheaper alternative to the V-Class, a gap the newer Vito Select narrows further. Diesel Tourers hold value reasonably well thanks to commercial demand.
Known for: shuttle and fleet van workhorse
Toyota HiAce →
The HiAce has moved South Africa's commuters for generations, and the Ses'fikile minibus remains on sale new alongside the newer Quantum range. It is the standard vehicle of the taxi industry, engineered for maximum uptime and minimum running cost. Demand from operators keeps both new and used values rock solid.
Known for: the backbone of the taxi industry
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mercedes-Benz Vito or the Toyota HiAce?
The Toyota HiAce. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 63% for the Mercedes-Benz Vito, a gap of 13 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mercedes-Benz Vito loses about R 339 793 over three years and the Toyota HiAce loses about R 134 657. 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 Mercedes-Benz Vito runs about R 15 857 per month and the Toyota HiAce about R 9 601, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.