Mitsubishi Xpander vs Suzuki Ertiga
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Ertiga wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 69%, worth about R 24 001 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Xpander | Ertiga | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 365 995 | R 307 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 397/m | R 5 382/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 251 780 | R 227 779 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 114 215 | R 80 121 |
| Value after 5 years | R 203 398 | R 191 621 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Mitsubishi Xpander →
Since arriving in 2021 the Xpander has been one of Mitsubishi's better sellers in South Africa. A simple 1.5 petrol with manual or automatic keeps running costs down, and the Xpander Cross adds crossover styling at the top of the range. It fights the Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Rumion for budget family money.
Known for: affordable seven-seat family transport
Suzuki Ertiga →
Suzuki's budget seven-seater has been on sale since June 2014 and is a favourite of e-hailing operators and larger families. Toyota sells the same vehicle as the Rumion. Wide fleet use puts plenty of high-mileage stock into the used market, but private demand for affordable seven-seaters keeps values steady.
Known for: cheap seven-seat family transport
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mitsubishi Xpander or the Suzuki Ertiga?
The Suzuki Ertiga. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 69% for the Mitsubishi Xpander, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mitsubishi Xpander loses about R 114 215 over three years and the Suzuki Ertiga loses about R 80 121. 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 Mitsubishi Xpander runs about R 6 397 per month and the Suzuki Ertiga about R 5 382, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.