For the same model year, dealers ask 21 points more than private sellers; CA is the cheapest state at -1% and WA the priciest at +57%.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 10 | |
| 2014 | — | 6 | |
| 2012 | — | 5 | |
| 2011 | — | 7 | |
| 2010 | — | 7 | |
| 2009 | — | 9 | |
| 2008 | — | 5 | |
| 2007 | — | 6 | |
| 2006 | — | 19 | |
| 2005 | — | 11 | |
| 2003 | — | 10 | |
| 2001 | — | 10 | |
| 2000 | — | 5 | |
| 1998 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class the dealer markup works out at 21% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 150 | +6.2% | $8,020 |
| Dealer | 120 | +26.8% | $12,321 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2006 SLK-Class, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 41%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 16 | |
| 125–150k miles | 10 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +57%, cheapest CA at -1% — 58 points apart, which on a $8,500 car is roughly $4,922.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 75 | |
| FL | 37 | |
| AZ | 14 | |
| OR | 27 | |
| MN | 17 | |
| WA | 22 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class cost?
The median asking price is $8,500 across 310 live listings. A 1998 asks about $3,900 and a 2015 about $17,999. The most listed year is 2006, at $7,995.
Is it cheaper to buy a SLK-Class from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 26.8% above and private sellers 6.2% above, a gap of about $3,708 on a 2015 at $17,999.
How much value does a SLK-Class lose per 25,000 miles?
About 41% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2006 SLK-Class, measured from the 100–125k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a SLK-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, CA asks least at -1.1% against the national median, and WA most at +56.8%. On the typical $8,500 SLK-Class that spread is about $4,922.
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