A 2004 Mercedes-Benz 500 averages $10,000 today, with most selling between $7,950 and $12,500. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz 500 from real US listings across 2 model years ($3,600–$10,000) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
Mercedes-Benz 500 value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz 500 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $7,950 | $12,500 | 8 | |
| 2003 | $3,600 | $5,000 | 3 |
How the Mercedes-Benz 500 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz 500 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Mercedes-Benz 500 averages $10,000; a 1-year-older one runs about $3,600 — roughly 64% lost over 1 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
The Mercedes-Benz 500 market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz 500 at each model year — the median of 19 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz 500 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz 500 is worth on today's market.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz 500 has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2004 Mercedes-Benz 500: a dealer trade-in offer is around $7,950, selling private-party nets about $10,000, and a lot asks near $12,500 — a $4,550 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz 500 value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 500 worth?
A 2004 Mercedes-Benz 500 averages $10,000 today (roughly $7,950–$12,500). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Mercedes-Benz 500 value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Mercedes-Benz 500 value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Mercedes-Benz 500 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz 500 year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Mercedes-Benz 500 Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Mercedes-Benz 500s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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