What a Mercedes-Benz R-Class is worth

A 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class averages $8,600 today, with most selling between $3,250 and $10,991. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz R-Class from real US listings across 6 model years ($1,900–$13,300) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.

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2011 avg
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What the numbers say

A 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class still asks 155% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 72 sedans we price, that ranks #6, above the 74% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−65.5%). Mileage costs it 44%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 49 listings.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class value by year

What a Mercedes-Benz R-Class is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz R-Class Value by Year
YearTrade-inMedianDealerListings
2011$3,250$8,600$10,9918
2010$2,350$5,500$9,9956
2009$1,900$1,900$6,4994
2008$2,900$4,999$9,99015
2007$5,999$8,995$8,99511
2006$5,500$13,300$16,9995
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar · Mercedes-Benz R-Class

How the Mercedes-Benz R-Class depreciates

Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz R-Class loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz R-Class Depreciation Curve — Median Value by Year
201120102009200820072006$8,600$5,500$1,900$4,999$8,995$13,300
RANGE $8,600 → $13,300·SOURCE ForCar · Mercedes-Benz R-Class

The newest Mercedes-Benz R-Class averages $8,600; a 5-year-older one runs about $13,300 — roughly -55% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.

Does the Mercedes-Benz R-Class hold value better than its rivals?

Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2011 price a 2006 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz R-Class sits at #6 of 72, against a class median of 74%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs sedans — Value Retention
01
Cooper Convertible393%
02
E-450275%
03
Rio225%
04
F-650170%
05
Aveo157%
06
R-Class155%
07
STS148%
08
Mazda3141%
09
TL130%
10
C70130%
11
Elantra125%
12
LaCrosse111%
TOP 12·UNIT % of 2011 price retained·SOURCE ForCar · 49 listings

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class market right now

What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz R-Class at each model year — the median of 180 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz R-Class Market — Asking Price Range by Year
200620072008200920102011$13,300$8,995$4,999$1,900$5,500$8,600
RANGE $13,300 → $8,600·SOURCE ForCar · 180 listings
This is the median line. Pro plots all 180 Mercedes-Benz R-Class listings on this chart and flags every under-market deal.Upgrade to Pro →

Adjust your Mercedes-Benz R-Class value for mileage

Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz R-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 R-Class about 44% of its under-40k price:

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz R-Class — Price by Mileage Band
01
Under 40k miles11 listings$13,900
02
40k–100k45 listings$8,995
03
100k–150k60 listings$7,775
04
Over 150k56 listings$4,500
TOP 4·UNIT median asking price·SOURCE ForCar · 172 listings

Trade-in, private-party & dealer price

Every Mercedes-Benz R-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.

Trade-in / low
$3k
Private-party
$9k
Dealer / high
$11k
FIG.06·Mercedes-Benz R-Class — Trade-in vs Private-Party vs Dealer
01
Trade-in — a dealer pays you10th percentile$3,250
02
Private-party — you sell itmedian · typical price$8,600
03
Dealer retail — a lot charges90th percentile$10,991
TOP 3·UNIT $ · 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class·SOURCE ForCar · 8 listings

For a 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,250, selling private-party nets about $8,600, and a lot asks near $10,991 — a $7,741 spread on the same car.

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class value FAQ

How much is a Mercedes-Benz R-Class worth?

A 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class averages $8,600 today (roughly $3,250–$10,991). 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 R-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 R-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 R-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.

Which Mercedes-Benz R-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 R-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 R-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class values from real US market listings, aggregated per model year. For exact specs decode your VIN. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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