A 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class averages $5,995 today, with most selling between $5,600 and $7,995. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class from real US listings across 11 model years ($4,200–$8,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class still asks 83% of what a 2009 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 49 sedans we price, that ranks #14, above the 70% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−28.6%), after which losses ease to about 15.5% a year. Mileage costs it 50%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 164 listings.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $5,600 | $7,995 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $7,900 | $12,000 | 21 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $12,995 | 28 | |
| 2006 | $3,500 | $9,500 | 16 | |
| 2005 | $3,700 | $15,000 | 19 | |
| 2004 | $2,900 | $6,999 | 20 | |
| 2003 | $4,000 | $6,200 | 9 | |
| 2002 | $1,700 | $9,300 | 17 | |
| 2001 | $3,950 | $11,000 | 12 | |
| 2000 | $4,995 | $8,999 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $1,400 | $7,995 | 11 |
How the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 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 CLK-Class averages $5,995; a 10-year-older one runs about $4,200 — roughly 30% lost over 10 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2009 price a 2004 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class sits at #14 of 49, against a class median of 70%.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class at each model year — the median of 263 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class about 50% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,600, selling private-party nets about $5,995, and a lot asks near $7,995 — a $2,395 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class worth?
A 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class averages $5,995 today (roughly $5,600–$7,995). 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 CLK-Class 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 CLK-Class 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 CLK-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 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 CLK-Class 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 CLK-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.