A 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class averages $69,991 today, with most selling between $64,991 and $76,995. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz S-Class from real US listings across 31 model years ($1,650–$71,886) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class still asks 52% of what a 2024 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 50 sedans we price, that ranks #29, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−27.7%), after which losses ease to about 16.6% a year. Mileage costs it 51%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 549 listings.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz S-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,991 | $76,995 | 4 | |
| 2023 | $59,999 | $96,900 | 9 | |
| 2022 | $42,500 | $59,500 | 10 | |
| 2021 | $53,000 | $69,950 | 4 | |
| 2020 | $31,485 | $94,900 | 5 | |
| 2019 | $27,688 | $46,000 | 20 | |
| 2018 | $26,500 | $39,900 | 31 | |
| 2017 | $23,750 | $59,999 | 25 | |
| 2016 | $19,999 | $33,500 | 18 | |
| 2015 | $16,588 | $37,999 | 76 | |
| 2014 | $15,994 | $26,900 | 19 | |
| 2013 | $7,995 | $21,900 | 14 | |
| 2012 | $7,990 | $17,499 | 25 | |
| 2011 | $7,700 | $14,700 | 22 | |
| 2010 | $4,995 | $16,300 | 29 | |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $13,763 | 13 | |
| 2008 | $5,900 | $12,200 | 52 | |
| 2007 | $5,800 | $15,995 | 34 | |
| 2006 | $2,900 | $24,700 | 18 | |
| 2005 | $3,000 | $20,995 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $2,650 | $11,999 | 18 | |
| 2003 | $3,999 | $7,998 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $2,600 | $7,995 | 12 | |
| 2001 | $4,000 | $7,990 | 21 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $15,500 | 9 | |
| 1999 | $3,995 | $34,975 | 8 | |
| 1998 | $3,800 | $19,975 | 7 | |
| 1997 | $7,925 | $14,900 | 13 | |
| 1996 | $2,800 | $6,900 | 3 | |
| 1995 | $3,999 | $6,500 | 12 | |
| 1994 | $1,100 | $2,800 | 5 |
How the Mercedes-Benz S-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class averages $69,991; a 30-year-older one runs about $1,650 — roughly 98% lost over 30 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2024 price a 2019 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sits at #29 of 50, against a class median of 56%.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class at each model year — the median of 1,615 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz S-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class about 51% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz S-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 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $64,991, selling private-party nets about $69,991, and a lot asks near $76,995 — a $12,004 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth?
A 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class averages $69,991 today (roughly $64,991–$76,995). 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 S-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 S-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 S-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-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 S-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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