Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Prices by Year
As of July 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $18,946 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,999 for a 2002 to $53,449 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 7,093 live listings, not a book value, and the C-Class steps down a median 9.7% per model year of age.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,449 | $46,828 – $59,358 | 3,091 mi | 27–29 MPG | — | 346 |
| 2025 | $38,988 | $34,700 – $45,370 | 15,660 mi | 27–29 MPG | — | 433 |
| 2024 | $38,363 | $33,813 – $48,681 | 20,386 mi | 27–30 MPG | — | 316 |
| 2023 | $35,477 | $30,998 – $43,997 | 27,906 mi | 24–29 MPG | — | 674 |
| 2022 | $31,998 | $27,913 – $37,995 | 36,992 mi | 24–29 MPG | — | 303 |
| 2021 | $25,998 | $20,616 – $47,023 | 48,504 mi | 25–27 MPG | 5★ | 271 |
| 2020 | $24,597 | $18,880 – $39,545 | 58,650 mi | 24–28 MPG | — | 400 |
| 2019 | $20,990 | $15,999 – $33,655 | 65,205 mi | 24–27 MPG | — | 625 |
| 2018 | $18,946 | $13,408 – $32,009 | 74,196 mi | 25–30 MPG | 5★ | 650 |
| 2017 | $16,998 | $11,950 – $29,990 | 81,926 mi | 25–30 MPG | 5★ | 691 |
| 2016 | $14,489 | $10,500 – $19,344 | 93,527 mi | 24–30 MPG | 5★ | 515 |
| 2015 | $12,600 | $9,113 – $17,590 | 94,562 mi | 15–28 MPG | 4★ | 508 |
| 2014 | $9,500 | $6,897 – $13,500 | 103,402 mi | 15–25 MPG | 5★ | 315 |
| 2013 | $8,995 | $5,999 – $12,795 | 106,662 mi | 15–25 MPG | 5★ | 361 |
| 2012 | $8,400 | $5,995 – $12,953 | 111,532 mi | 15–25 MPG | — | 220 |
| 2011 | $7,995 | $5,680 – $10,977 | 116,661 mi | 15–21 MPG | 4★ | 125 |
| 2010 | $7,995 | $4,990 – $11,982 | 115,963 mi | 15–21 MPG | — | 88 |
| 2009 | $7,940 | $5,366 – $14,025 | 116,374 mi | 15–21 MPG | — | 70 |
| 2008 | $6,494 | $3,995 – $10,040 | 128,230 mi | 15–21 MPG | — | 79 |
| 2007 | $5,999 | $3,997 – $9,754 | 106,382 mi | 19–22 MPG | — | 35 |
| 2006 | $5,645 | $3,909 – $7,743 | 123,458 mi | 17–22 MPG | — | 22 |
| 2005 | $5,448 | $2,866 – $7,953 | 149,105 mi | 16–24 MPG | — | 22 |
| 2002 | $4,999 | $2,996 – $8,814 | 110,056 mi | 17–21 MPG | — | 24 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the C300, typically lists for $37,489; the priciest, the AMG C43, for $48,951. The C300 is what the used market mostly stocks — 50.2% of trim-labeled listings, while the AMG C43 is the rarest quotable trim at 4.2%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300Most popularCheapest | $37,489 | $31,981 – $53,479 | 50.2% | 18,301 mi |
| C300 4MATIC | $38,491 | $33,391 – $54,247 | 38.0% | 18,481 mi |
| C300 4MATIC/C300 4-M TURBO | $38,698 | $34,741 – $41,981 | 7.7% | 21,678 mi |
| AMG C43Priciest | $48,951 | $41,967 – $65,185 | 4.2% | 22,192 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost?
As of July 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $18,946 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,999 (2002) to $53,449 (2026), based on 7,093 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
A used 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $53,449, with most asking prices between $46,828 and $59,358. Average odometer reading is 3,091 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class worth looking at?
The 2002 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,999 — but compare its mileage (110,056 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Mercedes-Benz C-Class depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the C-Class steps down a median 9.7% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used C-Class's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (C300) typically lists for $37,489 while the priciest (AMG C43) runs $48,951 — a $11,462 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the C300 (50.2% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $37,489.
How much is a used 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
A used 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $16,998, with most asking prices between $11,950 and $29,990; average odometer is 81,926 miles (691 for sale).
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