For the same model year, dealers ask 16 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -26% and NV the priciest at +20%; a front-wheel drive CLA-Class asks -6% against the median of its model year.
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 6 | |
| 2023 | — | 7 | |
| 2021 | — | 6 | |
| 2019 | — | 12 | |
| 2018 | — | 19 | |
| 2017 | — | 6 | |
| 2016 | — | 8 | |
| 2015 | — | 26 | |
| 2014 | — | 23 |
For the 2019 model year, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has a median asking price of $14,999; the Honda Civic asks $16,789, the Toyota Camry $17,995 and the Honda Accord $16,995. It is the cheapest of the four, 17% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class the dealer markup works out at 16% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 294 | +0.8% | $13,989 |
| Private seller | 77 | -14.8% | $11,423 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2014 CLA-Class, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 41%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 12 | |
| 100–125k miles | 11 | |
| 125–150k miles | 18 | |
| 150–175k miles | 12 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is drivetrain: FWD asks -6% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 41 | -3.1% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 128 | -5.5% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NV at +20%, cheapest FL at -26% — 46 points apart, which on a $11,999 car is roughly $5,484.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 53 | |
| AZ | 14 | |
| GA | 18 | |
| NY | 13 | |
| TX | 29 | |
| CA | 61 | |
| WA | 33 | |
| OR | 25 | |
| HI | 21 | |
| NV | 21 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class cost?
The median asking price is $11,999 across 440 live listings. A 2014 asks about $8,999 and a 2025 about $27,557. The most listed year is 2015, at $11,999.
Is a used CLA-Class cheaper than a Honda Civic?
Yes. For the 2019 model year the CLA-Class has a median asking price of $14,999 and the Honda Civic $16,789, so the CLA-Class asks 11% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a CLA-Class from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 0.8% above and private sellers 14.8% below, a gap of about $2,340 on a 2019 at $14,999.
How much value does a CLA-Class lose per 25,000 miles?
About 11% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2014 CLA-Class, measured from the 125–150k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a CLA-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -25.7% against the national median, and NV most at +20.0%. On the typical $11,999 CLA-Class that spread is about $5,484.
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