Price of South Africa’s favourite cars in 1994 vs now

We still see some of those cars on the roads in South Africa. 

Below is a list of popular vehicles that were available locally in 1994 and which can still be found today – along with their inflation-adjusted prices to see what they would have cost if they were new in 2021.

The price of their closest modern equivalent has also been included according to topauto.co.za. 

Audi 500e

1994 price – R134,269

Inflation adjusted price – R620,069

Modern day equivalent – Audi A4 35 TFSI

 Modern day equivalent price – R644,000

BMW 320i

·       1994 price – R106,590

·       Inflation adjusted price – R492,244

·       Modern day equivalent – BMW 320i

·       Modern day equivalent price – R725,000

Ford Courier 1800 SWB

·       1994 price – R49,847

·       Inflation adjusted price – R230,199

·       Modern day equivalent – Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi Single Cab Base 5MT 4×2 LR

·       Modern day equivalent price – R328,000

Land-Rover Defender 110 P/U (“4”)

·       1994 price – R106,919

·       Inflation adjusted price – R493,764

·       Modern day equivalent – Land Rover Defender 110 S

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