A 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class averages $69,584 today, with most selling between $58,999 and $88,900. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz S-Class from real US listings across 30 model years ($1,650–$69,584) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class still asks 42% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 46 sedans we price, that ranks #41, below the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−38.2%), after which losses ease to about 17.7% a year. Mileage costs it 58%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,999 | $88,900 | 10 | |
| 2022 | $42,500 | $68,999 | 37 | |
| 2021 | $20,400 | $65,595 | 4 | |
| 2020 | $29,888 | $68,500 | 9 | |
| 2019 | $28,455 | $65,999 | 11 | |
| 2018 | $22,499 | $41,500 | 34 | |
| 2017 | $23,888 | $43,000 | 24 | |
| 2016 | $2,000 | $33,963 | 22 | |
| 2015 | $15,900 | $36,999 | 64 | |
| 2014 | $17,900 | $25,990 | 22 | |
| 2013 | $6,900 | $18,995 | 19 | |
| 2012 | $7,990 | $17,499 | 42 | |
| 2011 | $4,000 | $11,900 | 27 | |
| 2010 | $3,900 | $11,375 | 37 | |
| 2009 | $3,100 | $10,995 | 18 | |
| 2008 | $6,500 | $12,300 | 43 | |
| 2007 | $3,200 | $15,500 | 49 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $21,900 | 22 | |
| 2005 | $2,950 | $14,999 | 12 | |
| 2004 | $3,200 | $6,999 | 21 | |
| 2003 | $6,500 | $9,500 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $3,800 | $10,900 | 7 | |
| 2001 | $2,900 | $7,800 | 17 | |
| 2000 | $2,775 | $4,900 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $3,000 | $17,975 | 5 | |
| 1998 | $3,800 | $19,975 | 8 | |
| 1997 | $8,925 | $12,999 | 5 | |
| 1996 | $2,800 | $5,500 | 4 | |
| 1995 | $3,999 | $7,500 | 8 | |
| 1994 | $1,250 | $2,800 | 4 |
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 $69,584; a 29-year-older one runs about $1,650 — roughly 98% lost over 29 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 2023 price a 2018 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sits at #41 of 46, against a class median of 52%.
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 969 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 58% 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $58,999, selling private-party nets about $69,584, and a lot asks near $88,900 — a $29,901 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class averages $69,584 today (roughly $58,999–$88,900). 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 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.