How well the Ford Ranger holds its value on the second-hand market

The most-enquired-on Ford Ranger on AutoTrader this year is the 2018 Ranger XL 2.2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider with 80,124km on the clock – listed at an average price of R346,500.
This is R57,400 (14.2%) less than the bakkie’s starting price of R403,900 in December 2018.
Local Ranger buyers tend to prefer newer variants, as the most-enquired-on list from AutoTrader this year only features two models that are older than five years.
Ranger buyers also tend to prefer the smaller engine options on offer instead of the larger, 3.0-litre-plus motors that are available.
Additionally, rear-wheel-drive double cabs are the most prevalent configuration featured on the list provided by AutoTrader.
Top 10
Detailed below are the top 10 most-enquired-on Ford Ranger models on AutoTrader in 2021, ranked from 10th position to first.
Their current selling price and their original “new price” are also listed, to provide an overview of how well they retained their value.
10. 2021 Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider XL Sport
- Average list price – R462,988
- Average mileage – 6,099km
- Price in January 2021 – R479,400
- Value lost – 3.4%
9. 2010 Ford Ranger XLE 3.0TDCi Double Cab Hi-Trail
- Average list price – R166,262
- Average mileage – 235,770km
- Price in May 2010 – R343,990
- Value lost – 51.7%
8. 2021 Ford Ranger Thunder 2.0 Bi-Turbo Double Cab 4×4
- Average list price – R788,661
- Average mileage – 5,682km
- Price in January 2021 – R811,800
- Value lost – 2.9%
7. 2018 Ford Ranger Hi-Rider (all Hi-Rider variants)
- Average list price – R393,729
- Average mileage – 85,797km
- Price in December 2018 – R343,500 – R625,500 (average = R484,500)
- Value lost from average – 18.7%
6. 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Double Cab 4×4
- Average list price – R869,681
- Average mileage – 22,722km
- Price in September 2020 – R875,700
- Value lost – 0.7%
5. 2017 Ford Ranger 2.2 (all variants)
- Average list price – R311,986
- Average mileage – 100,654km
- Price in March 2017 – R238,900 – R529,900 (average = R384,400)
- Value lost from average – 18.8%
4. 2015 Ford Ranger XLS 2.2 TDCi Double Cab 4×4
- Average list price – R289,529
- Average mileage – 145,721km
- Price in October 2015 – R485,900
- Value lost – 40.4%
3. 2020 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo Double Cab 4×4
- Average list price – R694,211
- Average mileage – 22,612km
- Price in September 2020 – R753,600
- Value lost – 7.9%
2. 2016 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2 TDCi Double Cab 4×4
- Average list price – R359,956
- Average mileage – 121,979km
- Price in March 2016 – R554,900
- Value lost – 35.1%
1. 2018 Ford Ranger XL 2.2TDCi Double Cab Hi-Rider
- Average list price – R346,500
- Average mileage – 80,124km
- Price in December 2018 – R403,900
- Value lost – 14.2%