PEUGEOT has just slashed around £3,000 off its 407 Coupe range, bringing the range-topping V6 HDi GT model down to under £30,000.

It still costs a hefty £28,000, pitching it into pricey territory for a car from a volume manufacturer.

A close rival for the Peugeot comes in the shape of BMW’s new 3-series Coupe range, which has just gone on sale in the UK.

Although the 330d Coupe costs more to buy at the front end, will its residual value prediction make up for the extra outlay come disposal time?

BMW 330D COUPE: PRICE NEW £33,365

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£22,575/68%		£10,790
30,000		18		£19,725/60%		£13,640
40,000		24		£17,275/52%		£16,090
50,000		30		£15,125/46%		£18,240
60,000		36		£13,425/41%		£19,940

Source: CAP Motor Research

PEUGEOT 407 COUPE: PRICE NEW £27,995

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£16,000/52%		£11,995
30,000		18		£14,025/46%		£13,970
40,000		24		£12,300/40%		£15,695
50,000		30		£10,900/36%		£17,095
60,000		36		£9,600/31%		£18,395

Source: CAP Motor Research