For the same model year, dealers ask 9 points more than private sellers; DC is the cheapest state at -13% and CA the priciest at +21%.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 10 | |
| 2014 | — | 12 | |
| 2013 | — | 9 | |
| 2012 | — | 7 | |
| 2011 | — | 9 | |
| 2009 | — | 5 | |
| 2005 | — | 7 | |
| 2003 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 6 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz M-Class the dealer markup works out at 9% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 150 | +7.4% | $8,523 |
| Private seller | 19 | -1.5% | $6,984 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CA at +21%, cheapest DC at -13% — 34 points apart, which on a $8,000 car is roughly $2,752.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 14 | |
| WA | 33 | |
| FL | 15 | |
| CO | 16 | |
| OR | 16 | |
| CA | 44 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz M-Class cost?
The median asking price is $8,000 across 208 live listings. A 2001 asks about $5,995 and a 2015 about $12,499. The most listed year is 2014, at $9,995. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz M-Class valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a M-Class from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 7.4% above and private sellers 1.5% below, a gap of about $1,112 on a 2015 at $12,499.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a M-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, DC asks least at -13.2% against the national median, and CA most at +21.2%. On the typical $8,000 M-Class that spread is about $2,752.
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