Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $19,996 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $13,823 for a 2003 to $148,890 for a 2025 — every figure below is a national median of 1,374 live listings, not a book value, and the SL-Class steps down a median 7.8% 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 | $148,890 | $89,900 – $180,690 | 4,841 mi | — | — | 21 |
| 2023 | $94,500 | $67,246 – $127,598 | 11,398 mi | — | — | 51 |
| 2022 | $95,242 | $77,974 – $109,889 | 16,422 mi | — | — | 165 |
| 2018 | $44,952 | $33,518 – $64,622 | 49,842 mi | 20–23 MPG | — | 36 |
| 2017 | $42,991 | $30,697 – $49,990 | 51,368 mi | 20–23 MPG | — | 41 |
| 2016 | $34,999 | $24,675 – $54,544 | 58,366 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 47 |
| 2015 | $33,998 | $24,967 – $49,936 | 52,071 mi | 17–23 MPG | — | 57 |
| 2014 | $30,990 | $22,840 – $40,399 | 61,208 mi | 17–20 MPG | — | 59 |
| 2013 | $32,803 | $21,632 – $46,900 | 62,501 mi | 17–20 MPG | — | 138 |
| 2011 | $21,697 | $14,896 – $36,437 | 67,180 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 32 |
| 2009 | $19,996 | $14,396 – $35,451 | 68,685 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 99 |
| 2008 | $15,633 | $10,174 – $24,155 | 74,949 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 28 |
| 2007 | $14,997 | $10,141 – $24,938 | 74,361 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 96 |
| 2006 | $15,948 | $8,964 – $31,550 | 74,276 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 60 |
| 2005 | $14,798 | $9,950 – $27,670 | 70,133 mi | 13–17 MPG | — | 129 |
| 2004 | $14,999 | $8,991 – $25,146 | 72,243 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 89 |
| 2003 | $13,823 | $7,999 – $22,898 | 71,883 mi | 14–16 MPG | — | 184 |
| 1999 | $15,945 | $9,995 – $28,505 | 77,509 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 22 |
| 1998 | $14,200 | $7,283 – $23,560 | 72,591 mi | 14–17 MPG | — | 20 |
“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 $13,823 (most between $7,999 and $22,898) with an average odometer of 71,883 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the AMG SL43 at a typical $75,474. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 7.8%, 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 $148,890 (most between $89,900 and $180,690). The most expensive common trim is the AMG SL63, typically $134,995 — a $59,521 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 $75,474; the priciest, the AMG SL63, for $134,995. The AMG SL63 is what the used market mostly stocks — 51.8% of trim-labeled listings, while the AMG SL43 is the rarest quotable trim at 48.2%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG SL63Most popularPriciest | $134,995 | $114,943 – $170,519 | 51.8% | 7,670 mi |
| AMG SL43Cheapest | $75,474 | $65,596 – $89,913 | 48.2% | 10,099 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 August 2026, a used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $19,996 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $13,823 (2003) to $148,890 (2025), based on 1,374 live listings.
How much is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $148,890, with most asking prices between $89,900 and $180,690. Average odometer reading is 4,841 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 $13,823 — but compare its mileage (71,883 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 7.8% 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 $75,474 while the priciest (AMG SL63) runs $134,995 — a $59,521 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the AMG SL63 (51.8% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $134,995.
How much is a used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
A used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class typically lists for $13,823, with most asking prices between $7,999 and $22,898; average odometer is 71,883 miles (184 for sale).
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