A 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class averages $39,900 today, with most selling between $39,900 and $39,900. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class from real US listings across 12 model years ($5,700–$39,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class still asks 35% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 63 sedans we price, that ranks #60, below the 53% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−37%), after which losses ease to about 15.7% a year. Mileage costs it 61%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $39,900 | $39,900 | 4 | |
| 2019 | $26,250 | $26,980 | 4 | |
| 2017 | $16,990 | $35,900 | 7 | |
| 2016 | $15,800 | $25,995 | 5 | |
| 2015 | $13,695 | $15,775 | 8 | |
| 2014 | $4,300 | $18,999 | 19 | |
| 2013 | $12,999 | $41,900 | 6 | |
| 2012 | $5,000 | $32,900 | 33 | |
| 2009 | $3,000 | $9,950 | 5 | |
| 2008 | $3,499 | $9,999 | 10 | |
| 2007 | $7,995 | $17,995 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $6,988 | $19,777 | 23 |
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 $39,900; a 14-year-older one runs about $10,500 — roughly 74% lost over 14 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 2020 price a 2015 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class sits at #60 of 63, against a class median of 53%.
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 203 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 61% 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $39,900, selling private-party nets about $39,900, and a lot asks near $39,900 — a $0 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class averages $39,900 today (roughly $39,900–$39,900). 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.