A 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class averages $49,998 today, with most selling between $49,998 and $57,455. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class from real US listings across 16 model years ($5,675–$49,998) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class still asks 34% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 6 years. Among 60 sedans we price, that ranks #55, below the 49% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−36.4%), after which losses ease to about 15.6% a year. Mileage costs it 60%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 110 listings.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz CLS-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,998 | $57,455 | 3 | |
| 2022 | $46,999 | $46,999 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $33,995 | $39,999 | 3 | |
| 2020 | $39,900 | $39,900 | 4 | |
| 2019 | $24,999 | $29,999 | 11 | |
| 2017 | $15,990 | $31,999 | 5 | |
| 2016 | $18,488 | $24,995 | 4 | |
| 2015 | $13,499 | $16,990 | 5 | |
| 2014 | $12,500 | $15,499 | 15 | |
| 2013 | $13,555 | $40,641 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $6,900 | $32,900 | 15 | |
| 2011 | $3,000 | $11,900 | 4 | |
| 2009 | $4,000 | $16,400 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $9,750 | $24,999 | 3 | |
| 2007 | $2,300 | $9,000 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $5,995 | $18,995 | 22 |
How the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz CLS-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 CLS-Class averages $49,998; a 17-year-older one runs about $9,640 — roughly 81% lost over 17 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2023 price a 2017 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class sits at #55 of 60, against a class median of 49%.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class at each model year — the median of 338 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz CLS-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 CLS-Class about 60% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz CLS-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 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $49,998, selling private-party nets about $49,998, and a lot asks near $57,455 — a $7,457 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class worth?
A 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class averages $49,998 today (roughly $49,998–$57,455). 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 CLS-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 CLS-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 CLS-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-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 CLS-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 CLS-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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