Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices by year
That's the median of 129 active 2027 dealer listings. Typical prices across all 27 model years run $4,942 (2004) to $55,630 (2026), from 13,595 active listings. The 2026 sits within a few percent of the 2027.
◷ Updated September 12, 2026 ▤ National asking prices, refreshed daily
Mercedes-Benz C-Class price by model year
Each bar spans the middle half of that year's asking prices; the tick marks the median. Newest year first — pick a year for its full price report.
Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class year as a table
| Year | Typical price | Full price range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $55,160 | $51,390–$61,349 | 129 |
| 2026 | $55,630 | $45,089–$76,146 | 4,379 |
| 2025 | $39,950 | $31,808–$64,158 | 740 |
| 2024 | $37,494 | $30,518–$62,731 | 714 |
| 2023 | $35,198 | $26,897–$52,997 | 970 |
| 2022 | $30,695 | $23,767–$46,414 | 475 |
| 2021 | $25,934 | $16,363–$67,963 | 406 |
| 2020 | $24,730 | $14,241–$61,565 | 444 |
| 2019 | $20,587 | $13,490–$48,950 | 753 |
| 2018 | $18,898 | $10,946–$46,995 | 634 |
| 2017 | $17,477 | $8,996–$49,697 | 689 |
| 2016 | $13,995 | $8,000–$29,741 | 677 |
| 2015 | $12,765 | $7,495–$35,356 | 633 |
| 2014 | $9,499 | $5,256–$17,403 | 394 |
| 2013 | $8,995 | $4,076–$22,275 | 444 |
| 2012 | $8,992 | $4,534–$32,240 | 320 |
| 2011 | $7,995 | $3,155–$15,296 | 183 |
| 2010 | $7,995 | $3,864–$17,089 | 133 |
| 2009 | $7,500 | $4,077–$22,039 | 110 |
| 2008 | $6,299 | $2,996–$12,840 | 104 |
| 2007 | $5,900 | $1,380–$11,835 | 56 |
| 2006 | $4,995 | $2,764–$10,468 | 45 |
| 2005 | $5,597 | $2,071–$13,615 | 44 |
| 2004 | $4,942 | $3,039–$8,448 | 22 |
| 2003 | $5,900 | $1,983–$12,580 | 39 |
| 2002 | $4,995 | $1,464–$12,076 | 43 |
| 1999 | $7,995 | $3,379–$13,959 | 15 |
Bars use the 25th–75th percentile of live dealer asking prices, excluding the top and bottom 2% to reduce extreme values; this does not verify title status or condition. National figures, updated September 12, 2026.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices: common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost?
As of September 12, 2026, the typical asking price for a 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $55,160, based on 129 active dealer listings. Across every model year we can price (1999–2027) we track 13,595 active listings.
Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class model year is cheapest?
The 2004 model year has the lowest typical asking price at $4,942, from 22 active listings. These are asking prices, not condition-adjusted values — an older year with high mileage can still cost more to own than a newer one.
Do older Mercedes-Benz C-Class years always cost less?
Not always. 25 of the 26 older model years we can price ask less than the 2027; the remaining 1 ask more, topping out at $55,630 for the 2026.
How current are these prices?
They come from 13,595 listings that were active on dealer sites when we last refreshed this page, September 12, 2026. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify vehicle condition. These are dealer asking prices, not final sale prices, and exclude taxes and fees.
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