A 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter still asks 48% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 13 vans we price, that ranks #8, below the 49% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−31.6%), after which losses ease to about 12.9% a year. Mileage costs it 55%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 315 listings.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter value by year
The newest Sprinter at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $25,995 (43% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $20,000 against $19,999, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,995 | $67,700 | 10 | |
| 2025 | $40,899 | $59,998 | 12 | |
| 2024 | $32,899 | $116,500 | 16 | |
| 2023 | $26,900 | $64,500 | 17 | |
| 2022 | $18,800 | $44,970 | 12 | |
| 2021 | $19,900 | $44,444 | 30 | |
| 2020 | $23,950 | $36,999 | 11 | |
| 2019 | $18,990 | $55,000 | 52 | |
| 2018 | $14,550 | $28,620 | 11 | |
| 2017 | $17,950 | $75,000 | 16 | |
| 2016 | $12,500 | $36,900 | 28 | |
| 2015 | $10,950 | $29,900 | 17 | |
| 2014 | $10,750 | $28,500 | 21 | |
| 2013 | $7,995 | $34,900 | 12 | |
| 2012 | $4,750 | $26,000 | 15 | |
| 2011 | $5,995 | $19,995 | 3 | |
| 2010 | $12,800 | $23,000 | 6 | |
| 2007 | $9,900 | $10,999 | 3 | |
| 2006 | $7,900 | $31,000 | 8 | |
| 2005 | $6,500 | $33,500 | 5 | |
| 2004 | $8,500 | $39,995 | 3 | |
| 2003 | $6,999 | $17,900 | 7 |
How the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter depreciates
The newest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a median asking price of $60,137; a 23-year-older one runs about $7,299 — roughly 88% lost over 23 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter about 55% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: a dealer trade-in offer is around $54,995, selling private-party nets about $60,137, and a lot asks near $67,700 — a $12,705 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Sprinter costs a median 9% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,650 (10) | $59,884 (7) | −11% |
| 2025 | $55,000 (7) | $51,900 (35) | −6% |
| 2024 | $109,500 (35) | $47,568 (24) | −57% |
| 2023 | $46,333 (21) | $49,800 (23) | +7% |
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $6,950 to $60,137 across 22 model years. A 2026 is worth about $60,137, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter's value?
Among Sprinters from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $54,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $21,450; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 55%.
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter year is the best value?
The newest Sprinter at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $25,995 (43% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $20,000 against $19,999, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 9% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
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