Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $18,777 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,450 for a 2004 to $53,283 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 7,251 live listings, not a book value, and the C-Class steps down a median 10.6% 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 | $53,283 | $46,995 – $59,686 | 3,785 mi | 27–29 MPG | — | 380 |
| 2025 | $38,497 | $33,515 – $45,430 | 16,992 mi | 27–29 MPG | — | 383 |
| 2024 | $38,295 | $32,567 – $47,237 | 21,453 mi | 27–30 MPG | — | 289 |
| 2023 | $34,998 | $29,780 – $45,540 | 30,366 mi | 24–29 MPG | — | 667 |
| 2022 | $30,965 | $26,039 – $36,986 | 39,770 mi | 24–29 MPG | — | 297 |
| 2021 | $26,024 | $20,113 – $48,456 | 49,368 mi | 25–27 MPG | 5★ | 236 |
| 2020 | $24,694 | $18,078 – $42,432 | 59,736 mi | 24–28 MPG | — | 375 |
| 2019 | $20,675 | $15,525 – $33,900 | 68,106 mi | 24–27 MPG | — | 695 |
| 2018 | $18,777 | $13,164 – $30,598 | 75,979 mi | 25–30 MPG | 5★ | 563 |
| 2017 | $17,270 | $11,765 – $30,081 | 83,345 mi | 25–30 MPG | 5★ | 672 |
| 2016 | $13,995 | $9,995 – $19,998 | 95,584 mi | 24–30 MPG | 5★ | 634 |
| 2015 | $12,645 | $8,997 – $17,993 | 96,759 mi | 15–28 MPG | 4★ | 486 |
| 2014 | $9,499 | $6,590 – $12,995 | 105,480 mi | 15–25 MPG | 5★ | 295 |
| 2013 | $8,995 | $5,999 – $12,719 | 109,327 mi | 15–25 MPG | 5★ | 416 |
| 2012 | $8,940 | $5,995 – $13,795 | 108,360 mi | 15–25 MPG | — | 211 |
| 2011 | $7,993 | $5,500 – $10,998 | 116,282 mi | 15–21 MPG | 4★ | 134 |
| 2010 | $7,995 | $4,900 – $11,915 | 112,948 mi | 15–21 MPG | — | 109 |
| 2009 | $6,999 | $4,990 – $11,645 | 123,486 mi | 15–21 MPG | — | 91 |
| 2008 | $6,102 | $3,995 – $9,995 | 131,756 mi | 15–21 MPG | — | 81 |
| 2007 | $5,900 | $3,977 – $9,194 | 115,289 mi | 19–22 MPG | — | 56 |
| 2006 | $5,488 | $3,317 – $7,964 | 108,464 mi | 17–22 MPG | — | 42 |
| 2005 | $5,599 | $3,939 – $8,093 | 126,775 mi | 16–24 MPG | — | 37 |
| 2004 | $4,450 | $2,996 – $7,819 | 117,389 mi | 16–23 MPG | — | 23 |
| 2003 | $5,740 | $3,429 – $9,982 | 115,432 mi | 17–24 MPG | — | 44 |
| 2002 | $4,990 | $2,997 – $8,977 | 105,900 mi | 17–21 MPG | — | 35 |
“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.
Cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2004, typically listing for $4,450 (most between $2,996 and $7,819) with an average odometer of 117,389 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the C300 at a typical $36,914. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 10.6%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class listings for sale →
Most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $53,283 (most between $46,995 and $59,686). The most expensive common trim is the AMG C43, typically $49,398 — a $12,484 spread over the base C300 within the same nameplate.
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 $36,914; the priciest, the AMG C43, for $49,398. The C300 is what the used market mostly stocks — 46.0% of trim-labeled listings, while the AMG C43 is the rarest quotable trim at 5.5%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300Most popularCheapest | $36,914 | $30,939 – $53,205 | 46.0% | 19,374 mi |
| C300 4MATIC | $37,957 | $32,250 – $54,457 | 41.7% | 20,065 mi |
| C300 4MATIC/C300 4-M TURBO | $38,653 | $34,171 – $41,289 | 6.8% | 23,059 mi |
| AMG C43Priciest | $49,398 | $41,176 – $65,500 | 5.5% | 22,985 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 August 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $18,777 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,450 (2004) to $53,283 (2026), based on 7,251 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
A used 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $53,283, with most asking prices between $46,995 and $59,686. Average odometer reading is 3,785 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class worth looking at?
The 2004 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,450 — but compare its mileage (117,389 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 10.6% 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 $36,914 while the priciest (AMG C43) runs $49,398 — a $12,484 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the C300 (46.0% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $36,914.
How much is a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
A used 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class typically lists for $20,675, with most asking prices between $15,525 and $33,900; average odometer is 68,106 miles (695 for sale).
https://vehisales.com/research/prices/mercedes-benz/c-class.
See also: Mercedes-Benz C-Class hub — live listings & specs · Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.