$817 higher median
2026 BMW 330i
$56,387Median asking price · 6,237 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$54,240–$58,740
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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices in the U.S.
$55,485
Median asking price
6,205 active listings · Updated October 9, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$53,125 – $58,845 All 6,205 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$55,485Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 9, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the U.S. is $53,638, based on 458 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median asking price for a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the U.S. is $55,485 based on 6,205 active listings.
6,205 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 9, 2026 · refreshed daily
Typical: $53,125–$58,845 — the middle half of 6,205 asking prices
Median $55,485
$45K low
$76K 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.
$53,638
Pre-owned median (458)
$55,670
New median (5,747)
736
Average mileage
What moves the price
Trim
The C300 typically asks $55,391, while the C63 AMG asks $86,081 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $30,690Location
Active-listing medians are $50,408 in Rhode Island (56 active listings) and $58,792 in Arkansas (50 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $8,384New vs pre-owned
New examples ask about $55,670; pre-owned typically $53,638.
Observed spread: up to $2,032About these price differences
The $53,125–$58,845 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Trim. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Estimated asking price · All trims
$55,485
$53,125
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$58,845
6,205 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 6,205 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $55,485
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C300
$43,917
VIN W1KAF4GB1TR311007
−$11,568 · vs all-listings median
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C300
$43,769
VIN W1KAF4GB6TR306093
−$11,716 · vs all-listings median
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C300
$44,932
VIN W1KAF4GB0TR303237
−$10,553 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- C300 VIN W1KAF4GB0TR307398 $45,087 −$10,398 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4GB8TR309223 $44,774 −$10,711 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4GB3TR336913 $46,871 −$8,614 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4HBXTR302384 $47,408 −$8,077 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4HB9TR312047 $48,150 −$7,335 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4HB3TR319513 $48,198 −$7,287 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4GB3TR338211 $51,777 −$3,708 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4GB4TR339688 $53,015 −$2,470 vs median
- C300 VIN W1KAF4GB1TR317275 $52,407 −$3,078 vs median
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 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 9, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in this catalog, the 2026 Lexus IS has the lowest median asking price ($54,668, 1,746 listings with photos) and the 2026 Cadillac CT5 the highest ($57,510, 4,666 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 9, 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
2026 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: 5,461 listings with photos, catalog median $55,570 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $53,227–$58,890
Photo: C300 · 5 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
$1,940 higher median
2026 Cadillac CT5
$57,510Median asking price · 4,666 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$55,040–$59,980
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Premium Luxury listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$858 higher median
2026 Audi A5
$56,428Median asking price · 2,166 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$54,139–$58,810
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Prestige listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$902 lower median
2026 Lexus IS
$54,668Median asking price · 1,746 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$51,605–$57,409
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 350 F Sport listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,820 higher median
2026 Genesis G70
$57,390Median asking price · 711 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$56,197–$58,395
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 3.3T Prestige Graphite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | see price overview above | $53,227–$58,890 | 5,461 |
| 2026 BMW 330i All trims | $56,387 | $54,240–$58,740 | 6,237 |
| 2026 Cadillac CT5 All trims | $57,510 | $55,040–$59,980 | 4,666 |
| 2026 Audi A5 All trims | $56,428 | $54,139–$58,810 | 2,166 |
| 2026 Lexus IS All trims | $54,668 | $51,605–$57,409 | 1,746 |
| 2026 Genesis G70 All trims | $57,390 | $56,197–$58,395 | 711 |
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: October 9, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 94 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: explore your market
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 6,205
Median asking price $55,485
Not enough national mileage bands to draw a reliable curve. Select a state to explore its available trim prices and mileage data.
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.
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: price by trim
United States · all states · October 9, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 | 5,847 listings | $55,391 | $53K–$58K | |
| AMG C43 | 311 listings | $73,902 | $70K–$77K | |
| C63 AMG | 13 listings | $86,081 | $82K–$107K |
Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive.
Understand the differences
2026 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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C300 4MATIC 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: W1KAF4HB · year code T$56,740 Median asking price · U.S. 4,260 priced listings · October 4, 2026
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AMG C63 SE 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: W1KAF8AB · year code T$93,945 Median asking price · U.S. 12 priced listings · October 4, 2026
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C300 2L 4-cyl · RWD VIN pattern: W1KAF4GB · year code T$54,302 Median asking price · U.S. 4,302 priced listings · October 4, 2026
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
2026 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 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is $55,529 (October 2026) — down 1.8% from $56,555 in October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $55,529 | $53K–$59K | 4,149 |
| September 2026 | $55,670 | $53K–$59K | 6,181 |
| August 2026 | $55,670 | $53K–$59K | 5,173 |
| July 2026 | $55,015 | $53K–$58K | 5,495 |
| June 2026 | $55,290 | $53K–$59K | 5,487 |
| May 2026 | $55,540 | $53K–$59K | 3,663 |
| April 2026 | $55,120 | $53K–$59K | 2,256 |
| March 2026 | $54,805 | $53K–$59K | 3,639 |
| February 2026 | $54,650 | $52K–$58K | 3,228 |
| January 2026 | $55,495 | $53K–$59K | 2,793 |
| December 2025 | $54,992 | $52K–$60K | 2,104 |
| November 2025 | $54,900 | $52K–$60K | 769 |
| October 2025 | $56,555 | $54K–$60K | 1,855 |
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2026 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 October 9, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 41 more state markets
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$54,100
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 50
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alaska
Typical asking price
$55,255
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2026 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
2025
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Typical asking price
$39,321
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2027
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Typical asking price
$56,880
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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 $56,880 Median
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You are here 2026 $55,485 Median
- 2025 $39,321 Median
- 2024 $36,990 Median
- 2023 $34,281 Median
- 2022 $30,542 Median
- 2021 $24,997 Median
- 2020 $24,429 Median
- 2019 $19,995 Median
- 2018 $17,995 Median
- 2017 $16,950 Median
- 2016 $13,990 Median
- 2015 $12,386 Median
- 2014 $9,209 Median
- 2013 $8,995 Median
- 2012 $8,627 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
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Nearby model years
2019
$19,995
2020
$24,429
2021
$24,997
2022
$30,542
2023
$34,281
2024
$36,990
2025
$39,321
2027
$56,880
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$987
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $5,539 down
Amount financed
$49,852
Total interest
$9,368
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Before you buy
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- Check title and accident history
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- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices range from $45,447 to $75,575?
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 $53,125 and $58,845 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $56,441 a good price for a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
$56,441 is the market average as of October 9, 2026. The $55,485 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are for sale right now?
6,205 in total: 5,747 new (averaging $56,686) and 458 pre-owned (averaging $53,369). Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2026 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 6,205 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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