Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $21,900 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $13,312 for a 2003 to $146,812 for a 2025 — every figure below is a national median of 1,381 live listings, not a book value, and the SL-Class steps down a median 11.4% per model year of age.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,812 | $87,498 – $174,931 | 5,401 mi | — | — | 20 |
| 2023 | $91,895 | $67,855 – $121,429 | 13,897 mi | — | — | 47 |
| 2022 | $94,998 | $77,203 – $110,478 | 16,930 mi | — | — | 163 |
| 2019 | $53,960 | $44,040 – $62,719 | 32,008 mi | 20–23 MPG | — | 26 |
| 2018 | $44,900 | $32,999 – $65,994 | 45,255 mi | 20–23 MPG | — | 31 |
| 2017 | $41,399 | $28,836 – $59,978 | 49,542 mi | 20–23 MPG | — | 39 |
| 2016 | $34,788 | $24,488 – $48,998 | 55,140 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 51 |
| 2015 | $33,556 | $25,166 – $46,999 | 56,614 mi | 17–23 MPG | — | 52 |
| 2014 | $30,058 | $22,077 – $57,196 | 54,933 mi | 17–20 MPG | — | 68 |
| 2013 | $30,602 | $20,237 – $44,898 | 63,246 mi | 17–20 MPG | — | 136 |
| 2011 | $21,900 | $15,549 – $37,659 | 65,089 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 45 |
| 2009 | $21,900 | $14,074 – $48,017 | 66,258 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 103 |
| 2008 | $16,900 | $11,000 – $24,957 | 73,689 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 37 |
| 2007 | $16,800 | $10,000 – $26,506 | 70,696 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 85 |
| 2006 | $15,795 | $9,118 – $34,799 | 69,908 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 69 |
| 2005 | $13,988 | $9,218 – $23,983 | 70,941 mi | 13–17 MPG | — | 129 |
| 2004 | $15,339 | $9,996 – $25,397 | 66,726 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 93 |
| 2003 | $13,312 | $7,789 – $20,574 | 69,311 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 164 |
| 1999 | $16,992 | $9,319 – $34,146 | 77,020 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 23 |
“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 SL-Class
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2003, typically listing for $13,312 (most between $7,789 and $20,574) with an average odometer of 69,311 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the AMG SL43 at a typical $73,123. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 11.4%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings for sale →
Most expensive Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The priciest used model year is the 2025 at a typical $146,812 (most between $87,498 and $174,931). The most expensive common trim is the AMG SL63, typically $132,499 — a $59,376 spread over the base AMG SL43 within the same nameplate.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the AMG SL43, typically lists for $73,123; the priciest, the AMG SL63, for $132,499. The AMG SL63 is what the used market mostly stocks — 51.0% of trim-labeled listings, while the AMG SL43 is the rarest quotable trim at 49.0%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG SL63Most popularPriciest | $132,499 | $110,083 – $160,150 | 51.0% | 7,078 mi |
| AMG SL43Cheapest | $73,123 | $66,016 – $85,995 | 49.0% | 15,068 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 SL-Class cost?
As of October 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $21,900 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $13,312 (2003) to $146,812 (2025), based on 1,381 live listings.
How much is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $146,812, with most asking prices between $87,498 and $174,931. Average odometer reading is 5,401 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class worth looking at?
The 2003 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $13,312 — but compare its mileage (69,311 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 SL-Class depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the SL-Class steps down a median 11.4% 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 SL-Class's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (AMG SL43) typically lists for $73,123 while the priciest (AMG SL63) runs $132,499 — a $59,376 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the AMG SL63 (51.0% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $132,499.
How much is a used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
A used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $13,312, with most asking prices between $7,789 and $20,574; average odometer is 69,311 miles (164 for sale).
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