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What a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class costs

The typical used Mercedes-Benz A-Class price is $18,995: the median of 65 live listings across model years 1999–2022. A 2021 asks about $21,000.

Median asking price and the middle of the market for that year. Mileage, condition and options move a particular car inside this range — Pro prices a specific VIN.
Live classified listings · 65 listings · median $18,995 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

For the same model year, dealers ask 17 points more than private sellers.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class price by model year

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz A-Class prices by model year
YearTypical priceSpreadListings
2022$24,990—7
2021$21,000—10
2020$18,995—7
2019$18,495—11
ROWS 4·SOURCE Live classified listings

Dealer or private seller

On the Mercedes-Benz A-Class the dealer markup works out at 17% over a private sale of the same year.

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz A-Class — dealer versus private
SellerListingsvs median yearAverage asked
Dealer44+1.1%$19,682
Private seller12-15.7%$15,857
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class cost?

The median asking price is $18,995 across 65 live listings. A 2019 asks about $18,495 and a 2022 about $24,990. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz A-Class valuation tool.

Is it cheaper to buy a A-Class from a private seller?

Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 1.1% above and private sellers 15.7% below, a gap of about $3,528 on a 2021 at $21,000.

Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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