Quick answer
For the same model year, dealers ask 59 points more than private sellers.
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | 6 | |
| 2007 | — | 5 | |
| 2005 | — | 8 | |
| 2004 | — | 6 | |
| 2003 | — | 6 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Live classified listings
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class the dealer markup works out at 59% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 41 | +66.7% | $18,423 |
| Private seller | 39 | +8.1% | $7,824 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz CL-Class cost?
The median asking price is $10,900 across 92 live listings. A 2003 asks about $4,600 and a 2011 about $13,200. The most listed year is 2005, at $12,800. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a CL-Class from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 66.7% above and private sellers 8.1% above.
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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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