Opel Mokka vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Corolla Cross wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 26 580 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Mokka | Corolla Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 534 900 | R 424 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 349/m | R 7 427/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 90% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 79% |
| Value after 3 years | R 309 707 | R 336 286 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 225 193 | R 88 614 |
| Value after 5 years | R 235 160 | R 289 979 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Legendary retainer |
Opel Mokka →
Opel's compact crossover, first sold here in 2013 as the Mokka and later Mokka X, with the sharper French-platform generation arriving in 2021. A facelifted 1.2T range landed in 2025. Design is its calling card, but low volumes mean steep depreciation.
Known for: bold design, small sales numbers
Toyota Corolla Cross →
Built at Prospecton since late 2021, the Corolla Cross quickly became one of South Africa's top-selling passenger vehicles. The hybrid versions are a big part of its appeal, offering genuine fuel savings without charging infrastructure. Demand has outstripped supply at times, and used examples trade remarkably close to new prices.
Known for: locally built hybrid suv with waiting lists
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Opel Mokka or the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 58% for the Opel Mokka, a gap of 21 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Opel Mokka loses about R 225 193 over three years and the Toyota Corolla Cross loses about R 88 614. 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 Mokka runs about R 9 349 per month and the Toyota Corolla Cross about R 7 427, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.