A 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class averages $46,500 today, with most selling between $46,500 and $47,500. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz S-Class from real US listings across 13 model years ($4,800–$46,500) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,500 | $46,500 | $47,500 | 5 |
| 2019 | $29,900 | $41,777 | $67,999 | 4 |
| 2016 | $22,475 | $24,995 | $54,999 | 5 |
| 2015 | $17,500 | $26,495 | $41,991 | 9 |
| 2014 | $18,500 | $24,995 | $30,963 | 5 |
| 2013 | $3,400 | $16,750 | $16,750 | 5 |
| 2012 | $7,500 | $11,999 | $29,999 | 6 |
| 2011 | $6,000 | $8,999 | $8,999 | 3 |
| 2008 | $5,500 | $10,750 | $32,999 | 7 |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $7,995 | $19,000 | 5 |
| 2006 | $2,900 | $5,900 | $6,500 | 3 |
| 2002 | $1,995 | $4,800 | $4,800 | 5 |
| 1999 | $3,000 | $8,995 | $14,500 | 3 |
How the Mercedes-Benz S-Class depreciates
Median market price by year — how a Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses (or holds) value as it ages.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class market right now
Every real listing we found — plotted by year and asking price. The white line is the median; dots below it are priced under market — potential deals.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz S-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer reading for a value tuned to your exact car.
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.
Get an exact Mercedes-Benz S-Class value by VIN
Trim, engine and options move the value. Decode your Mercedes-Benz S-Class's VIN free to pin the exact build, then check its market value.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth?
A 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class averages $46,500 today (roughly $46,500–$47,500). 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.