For the same model year, dealers ask -23 points more than private sellers; NM is the cheapest state at -12% and NV the priciest at +93%; a four-wheel drive Sprinter asks +118% against the median of its model year.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 8 | |
| 2025 | — | 12 | |
| 2024 | — | 18 | |
| 2023 | — | 15 | |
| 2022 | — | 18 | |
| 2021 | 2.7× | 32 | |
| 2020 | — | 15 | |
| 2019 | 2.8× | 52 | |
| 2018 | — | 13 | |
| 2017 | — | 15 | |
| 2016 | 2.5× | 32 | |
| 2015 | — | 18 | |
| 2014 | — | 17 | |
| 2013 | — | 14 | |
| 2012 | — | 17 | |
| 2010 | — | 6 | |
| 2006 | — | 8 |
For the 2023 model year, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a median asking price of $38,000; the Ford Transit asks $32,888. It is the priciest of the two, 16% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter the dealer markup works out at -23% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 471 | +19.8% | $32,997 |
| Private seller | 361 | +42.8% | $40,244 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2019 Sprinter, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 0–25k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 72%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 0–25k miles | 11 | |
| 25–50k miles | 17 | |
| 50–75k miles | 17 | |
| 75–100k miles | 32 | |
| 100–125k miles | 26 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is drivetrain: 4WD asks +118% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 114 | +117.9% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 60 | +22.5% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 449 | +14.2% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 706 | +33.3% |
| Fuel | Gas | 103 | +6.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NV at +93%, cheapest NM at -12% — 105 points apart, which on a $27,950 car is roughly $29,208.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NM | 24 | |
| PA | 43 | |
| FL | 80 | |
| AZ | 29 | |
| WA | 99 | |
| CA | 258 | |
| CO | 44 | |
| TX | 37 | |
| OR | 93 | |
| NV | 28 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cost?
The median asking price is $27,950 across 950 live listings. A 2006 asks about $16,800 and a 2026 about $60,995. The most listed year is 2019, at $26,500.
Is a used Sprinter cheaper than a Ford Transit?
No. For the 2023 model year the Sprinter has a median asking price of $38,000 and the Ford Transit $32,888, so the Sprinter asks 16% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Sprinter from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 23 points more than dealers.
How much value does a Sprinter lose per 25,000 miles?
About 29% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2019 Sprinter, measured from the 25–50k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Sprinter?
Of the states with enough listings, NM asks least at -11.7% against the national median, and NV most at +92.8%. On the typical $27,950 Sprinter that spread is about $29,208.
Why do Sprinter prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 52 listings of the 2019 Sprinter, the priciest tenth asks 2.8× what the cheapest tenth does: $52,900 against $18,990.
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