2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices in California
The median asking price for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California is $4,995 based on 7 active listings.
As of August 15, 2026, the median asking price for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California is $4,995, based on 7 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated August 15, 2026 ▤ 7 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: W203 · 2001–2007
Typical: $4,250–$6,562 — the middle half of 7 asking prices
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% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The $4,250–$6,562 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
The C240 4-Matic typically asks $4,450, while the C240 asks $6,579 — same year, same market.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: price by trim
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C230 | 12 listings | $5,003 | $3,992–$6,150 | |
| C240 4-Matic | 11 listings | $4,450 | $3,939–$6,418 | |
| C240 | 7 listings | $6,579 | $4,748–$6,900 |
Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive. National data; California prices track it closely.
Price history
Median asking price by month — national · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $4,990 (August 2026) — down 6.7% from $5,348 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $4,990 | $3,970–$6,999 | 21 |
| July 2026 | $5,124 | $3,958–$6,619 | 32 |
| June 2026 | $4,000 | $3,500–$5,824 | 26 |
| May 2026 | $4,600 | $3,325–$5,994 | 34 |
| April 2026 | $5,295 | $4,374–$6,898 | 23 |
| March 2026 | $4,900 | $3,970–$6,627 | 35 |
| February 2026 | $5,295 | $4,224–$6,358 | 26 |
| January 2026 | $4,900 | $3,495–$6,495 | 29 |
| December 2025 | $4,995 | $3,997–$5,997 | 31 |
| November 2025 | $4,950 | $3,597–$6,030 | 15 |
| October 2025 | $5,775 | $4,174–$6,497 | 15 |
| September 2025 | $4,698 | $4,071–$6,621 | 10 |
| August 2025 | $5,348 | $4,121–$6,598 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices range from $3,974 to $7,078 in California?
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 $4,250 and $6,562 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $5,381 a good price for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
$5,381 is the market average as of August 15, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $4,995 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.
Do Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices in California differ from the rest of the country?
Yes. The average in California is $5,381, which is $611 below the national average of $5,992. Local supply, demand and transport costs all play a part.
How many 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are for sale in California right now?
7 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 7 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 remove data errors, salvage titles, and monthly-payment figures posted as if they were sale prices. 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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