California
Typical asking price
$7,200
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- 3
- Listed this year
- 7
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices in the U.S.
$8,056
Median asking price
10 active listings · Updated October 17, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$6,887 – $12,750 All 10 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$8,056Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 17, 2026, the median asking price for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the U.S. is $8,056, based on 10 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median asking price for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the U.S. is $8,056 based on 10 active listings.
10 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 17, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$6,876.
Typical: $6,887–$12,750 — the middle half of 10 asking prices
Median $8,056
$3,918 low
$30K 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.
$8,056
Pre-owned median (10)
123,195
Average mileage
Understand the differences
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-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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S420 4.2L 8-cyl VIN pattern: WDBGA43E · year code T131 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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S320 140 3.2L 6-cyl VIN pattern: WDBGA32E · year code T$3,999 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 11, 2026
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S500 140 5L 8-cyl VIN pattern: WDBGA51E · year code T$13,500 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 11, 2026
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S500 140 5L 8-cyl VIN pattern: WDBGA70E · year code T37 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
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-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 $4,910 since July 19.
Average asking price (USD) · national · all trims. Hover, tap or focus a point for its date and price.
Chart scale: $6,002–$25,842. On narrow screens, scroll the chart sideways to see the full period.
Daily average price table
| Date | Average asking price (USD) |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2026 | $11,085 |
| October 16, 2026 | $11,085 |
| October 15, 2026 | $8,592 |
| October 14, 2026 | $8,592 |
| October 13, 2026 | $8,592 |
| October 12, 2026 | $11,193 |
| October 11, 2026 | $12,229 |
| October 10, 2026 | $12,476 |
| October 9, 2026 | $11,404 |
| October 8, 2026 | $11,404 |
| October 7, 2026 | $11,404 |
| October 6, 2026 | $11,404 |
| October 5, 2026 | $11,404 |
| October 4, 2026 | $11,533 |
| October 3, 2026 | $11,533 |
| October 2, 2026 | $12,306 |
| October 1, 2026 | $12,306 |
| September 30, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 29, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 28, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 27, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 26, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 25, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 24, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 23, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 22, 2026 | $17,690 |
| September 21, 2026 | $19,472 |
| September 20, 2026 | $19,472 |
| September 19, 2026 | $17,676 |
| September 18, 2026 | $17,676 |
| September 17, 2026 | $17,961 |
| September 16, 2026 | $17,961 |
| September 15, 2026 | $19,805 |
| September 14, 2026 | $19,805 |
| September 13, 2026 | $19,805 |
| September 12, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 11, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 10, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 9, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 8, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 7, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 6, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 5, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 4, 2026 | $17,495 |
| September 3, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 2, 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 1, 2026 | $17,495 |
| August 31, 2026 | $16,532 |
| August 30, 2026 | $16,550 |
| August 29, 2026 | $13,915 |
| August 28, 2026 | $13,895 |
| August 27, 2026 | $13,855 |
| August 26, 2026 | $13,855 |
| August 25, 2026 | $13,895 |
| August 24, 2026 | $13,895 |
| August 23, 2026 | $13,895 |
| August 22, 2026 | $13,895 |
| August 21, 2026 | $13,157 |
| August 20, 2026 | $14,167 |
| August 19, 2026 | $14,167 |
| August 18, 2026 | $12,972 |
| August 17, 2026 | $14,567 |
| August 16, 2026 | $7,922 |
| August 15, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 14, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 13, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 12, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 11, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 10, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 9, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 8, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 7, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 6, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 5, 2026 | $16,710 |
| August 4, 2026 | $23,922 |
| August 3, 2026 | $23,922 |
| August 2, 2026 | $23,922 |
| August 1, 2026 | $21,280 |
| July 31, 2026 | $21,280 |
| July 30, 2026 | $12,422 |
| July 29, 2026 | $10,215 |
| July 28, 2026 | $9,882 |
| July 27, 2026 | $9,882 |
| July 26, 2026 | $9,882 |
| July 25, 2026 | $11,922 |
| July 24, 2026 | $11,922 |
| July 23, 2026 | $12,422 |
| July 22, 2026 | $12,422 |
| July 21, 2026 | $12,422 |
| July 20, 2026 | $15,995 |
| July 19, 2026 | $15,995 |
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-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 17, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
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| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $7,200 | 7 | 3 Shop 1995–1997 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-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.
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Other Mercedes-Benz S-Class years
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Typical asking price
$10,065
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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 $142,200 Median
- 2026 $156,136 Median
- 2025 $125,500 Median
- 2024 $97,728 Median
- 2023 $72,400 Median
- 2022 $63,119 Median
- 2021 $58,888 Median
- 2020 $40,402 Median
- 2019 $36,542 Median
- 2018 $30,991 Median
- 2017 $33,994 Median
- 2016 $26,888 Median
- 2015 $22,999 Median
- 2014 $19,896 Median
- 2013 $13,997 Median
- 2012 $12,496 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$144
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $806 down
Amount financed
$7,250
Total interest
$1,390
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices range from $3,918 to $29,935?
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 $6,887 and $12,750 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $11,085 a good price for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
$11,085 is the market average as of October 17, 2026. The $8,056 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-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 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-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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