Opel Grandland vs Toyota RAV4
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota RAV4 wins on money kept: 78% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 179 438 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grandland | RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 754 900 | R 770 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 194/m | R 13 467/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 78% |
| Value after 3 years | R 421 661 | R 601 100 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 333 239 | R 169 400 |
| Value after 5 years | R 314 632 | R 513 649 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Legendary retainer |
Opel Grandland →
Opel's family SUV, sold as the Grandland X from 2018 and replaced by a far more upmarket new generation in 2025. The current car plays in Tiguan territory at R754,900. Low volumes translate into weak resale but well-specced used examples.
Known for: lots of used suv for the money
Toyota RAV4 →
The RAV4 has been in South Africa since the original 1990s three-door and is now a family SUV staple. Current demand centres on the hybrid derivatives, which have been supply-constrained and hold value exceptionally well. It sells on dependability and low running costs rather than badge glamour.
Known for: hybrid efficiency and tight supply
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Opel Grandland or the Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4. It keeps about 78% of its price after three years against 56% for the Opel Grandland, a gap of 22 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Opel Grandland loses about R 333 239 over three years and the Toyota RAV4 loses about R 169 400. 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 Opel Grandland runs about R 13 194 per month and the Toyota RAV4 about R 13 467, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.