A 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris still asks 54% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 14 vans we price, that ranks #11, below the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−46.2%). Mileage costs it 59%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 71 listings.
Mercedes-Benz Metris value by year
The newest Metris at under half the 2023 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $9,950 (29% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,995 | $39,884 | 11 | |
| 2022 | $15,800 | $33,972 | 7 | |
| 2021 | $20,900 | $77,500 | 8 | |
| 2020 | $8,900 | $24,995 | 9 | |
| 2019 | $16,995 | $52,000 | 11 | |
| 2018 | $16,750 | $24,999 | 12 | |
| 2017 | $6,500 | $16,950 | 5 | |
| 2016 | $8,500 | $26,000 | 8 |
How the Mercedes-Benz Metris depreciates
The newest Mercedes-Benz Metris has a median asking price of $33,995; a 7-year-older one runs about $17,995 — roughly 47% lost over 7 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Mercedes-Benz Metris hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Ford Transit keeps 55% and the RAM Promaster City 46%, against 54% for the Metris. The Metris holds value better than the RAM Promaster City, but not the Ford Transit.
The Mercedes-Benz Metris market right now
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz Metris value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mercedes-Benz Metris about 59% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris: a dealer trade-in offer is around $29,995, selling private-party nets about $33,995, and a lot asks near $39,884 — a $9,889 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Metris costs a median 15% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Mercedes-Benz Metris price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $18,000 (7) | $29,442 (8) | +64% |
| 2020 | $23,999 (5) | $19,995 (9) | −17% |
| 2019 | $49,750 (5) | $17,999 (11) | −64% |
| 2018 | $14,248 (12) | $18,888 (21) | +33% |
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Mercedes-Benz Metris value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz Metris worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $9,950 to $33,995 across 8 model years. A 2023 is worth about $33,995, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mercedes-Benz Metris's value?
Among Metriss from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $37,940, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $9,777; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 59%.
Which Mercedes-Benz Metris year is the best value?
The newest Metris at under half the 2023 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $9,950 (29% of it).
Is a Mercedes-Benz Metris cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 15% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Metris hold value better than the Ford Transit?
No: over 5 years the Metris keeps 54% of its value and the Ford Transit 55%, by the median asking prices of the 2023 and 2018 model years.
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