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MG 5 depreciation in UAE
A MG 5 loses about 19.9% of its value per year in UAE. Buy one new for AED 68,000 and after 3 years it's worth roughly AED 34,999 (51% retained); after 5 years, about AED 22,478 (33%). Driving more than ~20,000 km/year pushes resale lower.
By UAE standards the MG 5 is among the faster-depreciating models, with steep losses in the early years, which is exactly what tips a buy-vs-rent decision one way or the other over a few years of ownership.
So should you buy it or rent it? At default assumptions the break-even long-term rental rate is about AED 1,424/month: rent below that and renting wins; above it, buying wins. Your price, financing, and mileage move this number, so run yours:
Buying wins · over 3 years
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cheaper than renting, all costs in.
Break-even rent: AED 1,424/month. Below that, rent; above it, buy.
If you buy: AED 51,256 total
| Down payment / cash price | AED 68,000 |
| Insurance | AED 4,985 |
| Registration | AED 1,260 |
| Maintenance | AED 2,100 |
| Opportunity cost of capital | AED 8,160 |
| Resale value (credit) | −AED 33,249 |
Expected resale, net of selling costs: AED 33,249 (range AED 28,131 to AED 38,483)
If you rent: AED 54,000 total
| Rental payments | AED 54,000 |
Fuel and Salik are excluded on both sides; you pay them either way.
MG 5 depreciation in UAE, by the numbers
| Estimated new price | AED 68,000 |
|---|---|
| Annual depreciation rate | 19.9% per year |
| Estimated value after 1 year | AED 54,495 (80% retained) |
| Estimated value after 2 years | AED 43,672 (64% retained) |
| Estimated value after 3 years | AED 34,999 (51% retained) |
| Estimated value after 5 years | AED 22,478 (33% retained) |
| Typical resale range at 3 years | AED 29,612 to AED 40,509 |
| Break-even rent (default assumptions) | AED 1,424/month |
| Data behind this curve | market fit · 146 data points · R² 0.94 |
Figures assume a new purchase at typical mileage. The calculator above lets you set your actual price, age, odometer, financing, and holding period.
Frequently asked
How much does a MG 5 depreciate per year in UAE?
Roughly 19.9% per year, based on our fit of 146 UAE listings. Higher-than-average mileage accelerates the loss.
What will a MG 5 be worth after 3 years?
Around 51% of what you paid, about AED 34,999 on a AED 68,000 car at typical mileage (with a realistic range either side; we show a 10-90% band, not a single false-precision number).
Should I buy or rent a MG 5 in UAE?
It hinges on the monthly rental rate you can get. At default assumptions (3 years, cash, 20,000 km/year), the break-even is about AED 1,424/month: if you can rent below that, renting wins; above it, buying wins. Use the calculator to plug in your actual numbers.
Curve fit: market data · n = 146 · R² = 0.94 · updated 2026-07-04 · methodology