$0 difference median
2005 Acura TL
$5,995Median asking price · 34 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,398–$8,475
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices in the U.S.
$5,995
Median pre-owned asking price
38 pre-owned listings · Updated September 17, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$4,495 – $6,995 All 38 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$5,995Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 17, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the U.S. is $5,995, based on 38 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the U.S. is $5,995 based on 38 active listings.
38 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 17, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$260.
Typical: $4,495–$6,995 — the middle half of 38 asking prices
Median $5,995
$1,668 low
$13K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$5,995
Pre-owned median (38)
116,645
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $7,999 at 45K–60K miles and fall to $4,495 over 105K miles — roughly $600 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $3,504About these price differences
The $4,495–$6,995 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
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Estimated asking price · All trims
$5,995
$4,495
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$6,995
38 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 38 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $5,995
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C240
$1,294
VIN WDBRF81J03F406226
−$4,701 · vs all-listings median
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C240
$3,400
VIN WDBRF61J83E009678
−$2,595 · vs all-listings median
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C240
$5,499
VIN WDBRF84J43F401042
−$496 · vs all-listings median
View 2 more priced VINs
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 17, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2003–2005) to the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in this catalog, the 2003 Lexus ES has the lowest median asking price ($5,290, 32 listings with photos) and the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR the highest ($7,000, 32 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 32 listings with photos, catalog median $5,995 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $4,950–$7,999
Photo: C180K · 60,906 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
$0 difference median
2004 Acura TSX
$5,995Median asking price · 25 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,929–$7,599
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$705 lower median
2003 Lexus ES
$5,290Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,999–$6,990
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 300 listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,005 higher median
2003 Lincoln Town CAR
$7,000Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,995–$9,800
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Executive listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$5 lower median
2004 Cadillac Deville
$5,990Median asking price · 24 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,999–$6,495
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Base listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | see price overview above | $4,950–$7,999 | 32 |
| 2005 Acura TL All trims | $5,995 | $4,398–$8,475 | 34 |
| 2004 Acura TSX All trims | $5,995 | $4,929–$7,599 | 25 |
| 2003 Lexus ES All trims | $5,290 | $3,999–$6,990 | 32 |
| 2003 Lincoln Town CAR All trims | $7,000 | $5,995–$9,800 | 32 |
| 2004 Cadillac Deville All trims | $5,990 | $4,999–$6,495 | 24 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $600 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 38
Median asking price $5,995
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45K–60K miles | 5 listings | $7,999 | $6,995–$9,500 |
| 75K–90K miles | 5 listings | $6,692 | $5,900–$9,995 |
| Over 105K miles | 19 listings | $4,495 | $3,042–$5,870 |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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C320 3.2L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRH64J · year code 344 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C32K AMG 3.2L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRF65J · year code 390 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C240 3.2L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRF64J · year code 3633 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C240 2.6L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRF61J · year code 3$3,995 Median asking price · U.S. 13 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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C240 4-Matic 3.2L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRF84J · year code 3247 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C230 1.8L 4-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRF40J · year code 3546 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C320 3.2L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRN64J · year code 3125 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C180K 1.8L 4-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRN40J · year code 3$6,500 Median asking price · U.S. 7 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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C240 4-Matic 2.6L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRH81J · year code 3175 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C240 4-Matic 2.6L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRF81J · year code 3585 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C320 4-Matic 3.2L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRH84J · year code 361 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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C240 2.6L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBRH61J · year code 3124 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $5,249 (September 2026) — down 1.9% from $5,350 in October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $5,249 | $3,475–$7,170 | 16 |
| August 2026 | $5,740 | $3,499–$6,924 | 36 |
| July 2026 | $4,997 | $3,500–$6,998 | 29 |
| June 2026 | $5,950 | $4,500–$8,400 | 25 |
| May 2026 | $6,435 | $4,991–$9,328 | 18 |
| April 2026 | $5,500 | $3,800–$6,692 | 17 |
| March 2026 | $4,224 | $2,986–$6,074 | 28 |
| February 2026 | $4,500 | $3,745–$6,151 | 23 |
| January 2026 | $5,500 | $4,311–$8,732 | 22 |
| December 2025 | $4,450 | $3,750–$6,496 | 15 |
| November 2025 | $3,950 | $3,220–$5,412 | 16 |
| October 2025 | $5,350 | $2,992–$7,216 | 22 |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 17, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$6,875
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Florida
Typical asking price
$4,950
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Washington
Typical asking price
$3,691
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$6,612
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Virginia
Typical asking price
$4,372
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Pennsylvania
Typical asking price
$5,495
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Texas
Typical asking price
$5,248
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
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Most active listings
Other states with active listings
No active listings or insufficient data
Alaska and Hawaii are not drawn on this map. Where qualifying data is available, they appear in the full state table. Grey does not necessarily mean no cars are for sale.
View all states and prices
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $4,495 | 25 | 7 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Florida | $4,950 | 13 | 3 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Texas | $5,248 | 8 | 0 |
| Arizona | $4,997 | 7 | 5 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| South Carolina | $6,875 | 7 | 4 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Washington | $3,691 | 7 | 3 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Illinois | $6,612 | 6 | 2 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Virginia | $4,372 | 6 | 2 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $5,495 | 5 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Mercedes-Benz C-Class years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2002
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2004
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Typical asking price
$4,942
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $56,642 Median
- 2026 $55,834 Median
- 2025 $39,913 Median
- 2024 $37,664 Median
- 2023 $35,054 Median
- 2022 $30,926 Median
- 2021 $25,771 Median
- 2020 $24,784 Median
- 2019 $20,656 Median
- 2018 $18,991 Median
- 2017 $16,998 Median
- 2016 $14,223 Median
- 2015 $12,715 Median
- 2014 $9,495 Median
- 2013 $8,995 Median
- 2012 $8,995 Median
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What would a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost per month?
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10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$107
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $600 down
Amount financed
$5,395
Total interest
$1,025
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
A few important steps can help you buy with confidence.
- Check title and accident history
- Arrange an independent inspection
- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices range from $1,668 to $12,670?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,495 and $6,995 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $600 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are for sale right now?
38 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 38 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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