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$4,995
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prices in the U.S.
$5,120
Median asking price
10 active listings · Updated October 8, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$3,825 – $5,860 All 10 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$5,120Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 8, 2026, the median asking price for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the U.S. is $5,120, based on 10 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median asking price for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the U.S. is $5,120 based on 10 active listings.
10 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 8, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$582.
Typical: $3,825–$5,860 — the middle half of 10 asking prices
Median $5,120
$2,680 low
$9,802 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.
$5,120
Pre-owned median (10)
119,914
Average mileage
Live 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $5,120
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.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-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.
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
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-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 trend
View national price trend · all trims
Average price is down $8,648 since July 10.
Average asking price (USD) · national · all trims. Hover, tap or focus a point for its date and price.
Chart scale: $2,550–$15,304. On narrow screens, scroll the chart sideways to see the full period.
Daily average price table
| Date | Average asking price (USD) |
|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | $5,421 |
| October 7, 2026 | $5,421 |
| October 6, 2026 | $5,635 |
| October 5, 2026 | $5,607 |
| October 4, 2026 | $5,739 |
| October 3, 2026 | $5,739 |
| October 2, 2026 | $5,739 |
| October 1, 2026 | $5,739 |
| September 30, 2026 | $5,739 |
| September 29, 2026 | $5,739 |
| September 28, 2026 | $6,101 |
| September 27, 2026 | $6,101 |
| September 26, 2026 | $6,551 |
| September 25, 2026 | $6,545 |
| September 24, 2026 | $6,020 |
| September 23, 2026 | $6,352 |
| September 22, 2026 | $6,447 |
| September 21, 2026 | $6,381 |
| September 20, 2026 | $6,602 |
| September 19, 2026 | $6,602 |
| September 18, 2026 | $6,602 |
| September 17, 2026 | $6,602 |
| September 16, 2026 | $6,644 |
| September 15, 2026 | $6,644 |
| September 14, 2026 | $6,602 |
| September 13, 2026 | $6,616 |
| September 12, 2026 | $6,482 |
| September 11, 2026 | $5,979 |
| September 10, 2026 | $6,015 |
| September 9, 2026 | $6,020 |
| September 8, 2026 | $6,003 |
| September 7, 2026 | $6,003 |
| September 6, 2026 | $6,003 |
| September 5, 2026 | $6,015 |
| September 4, 2026 | $6,020 |
| September 3, 2026 | $5,945 |
| September 2, 2026 | $6,120 |
| September 1, 2026 | $6,494 |
| August 31, 2026 | $6,494 |
| August 30, 2026 | $6,494 |
| August 29, 2026 | $7,120 |
| August 28, 2026 | $7,120 |
| August 27, 2026 | $7,120 |
| August 26, 2026 | $7,120 |
| August 25, 2026 | $6,494 |
| August 24, 2026 | $5,994 |
| August 23, 2026 | $5,828 |
| August 22, 2026 | $7,853 |
| August 21, 2026 | $8,245 |
| August 20, 2026 | $9,394 |
| August 19, 2026 | $9,394 |
| August 18, 2026 | $6,743 |
| August 17, 2026 | $9,394 |
| August 16, 2026 | $12,500 |
| August 15, 2026 | $9,394 |
| August 14, 2026 | $9,394 |
| August 13, 2026 | $6,743 |
| August 12, 2026 | $6,743 |
| August 11, 2026 | $6,743 |
| August 10, 2026 | $6,743 |
| August 9, 2026 | $6,743 |
| August 8, 2026 | $6,743 |
| August 7, 2026 | $7,324 |
| August 6, 2026 | $6,439 |
| August 5, 2026 | $6,439 |
| August 4, 2026 | $3,785 |
| August 3, 2026 | $3,785 |
| August 2, 2026 | $3,785 |
| August 1, 2026 | $3,785 |
| July 31, 2026 | $5,962 |
| July 30, 2026 | $8,138 |
| July 29, 2026 | $8,138 |
| July 28, 2026 | $14,069 |
| July 27, 2026 | $14,069 |
| July 26, 2026 | $14,069 |
| July 25, 2026 | $14,069 |
| July 24, 2026 | $14,069 |
| July 23, 2026 | $10,546 |
| July 22, 2026 | $10,546 |
| July 21, 2026 | $10,546 |
| July 20, 2026 | $10,546 |
| July 19, 2026 | $10,546 |
| July 18, 2026 | $10,546 |
| July 17, 2026 | $9,784 |
| July 16, 2026 | $9,784 |
| July 15, 2026 | $9,784 |
| July 14, 2026 | $9,784 |
| July 13, 2026 | $9,784 |
| July 12, 2026 | $11,879 |
| July 11, 2026 | $7,819 |
| July 10, 2026 | $14,069 |
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-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 8, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
View all states and prices
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $4,995 | 5 | 0 |
Listed this year counts every 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-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
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1997
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Typical asking price
$5,120
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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 $79,858 Median
- 2026 $75,192 Median
- 2025 $57,360 Median
- 2024 $53,988 Median
- 2023 $45,398 Median
- 2022 $38,441 Median
- 2021 $32,892 Median
- 2020 $28,775 Median
- 2019 $25,998 Median
- 2018 $22,592 Median
- 2017 $17,659 Median
- 2016 $14,995 Median
- 2015 $14,492 Median
- 2014 $12,495 Median
- 2013 $10,995 Median
- 2012 $9,995 Median
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2004
$5,999
2005
$6,000
2006
$6,692
2007
$6,344
2008
$6,962
2009
$7,500
2010
$8,899
2011
$9,396
2012
$9,995
2013
$10,995
2014
$12,495
2015
$14,492
2016
$14,995
2017
$17,659
2018
$22,592
2019
$25,998
2020
$28,775
2021
$32,892
2022
$38,441
2023
$45,398
2024
$53,988
2025
$57,360
2026
$75,192
2027
$79,858
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Prices shown for other models are average asking prices in the national snapshot. Photos are representative; trim and equipment vary.
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$91
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $512 down
Amount financed
$4,608
Total interest
$852
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prices range from $2,680 to $9,802?
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 $3,825 and $5,860 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $5,421 a good price for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
$5,421 is the market average as of October 8, 2026. The $5,120 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are for sale right now?
10 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-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 10 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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