$2,069 lower median
2005 Lexus ES
$6,321Median asking price · 88 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,995–$7,995
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices in the U.S.
$8,192
Median asking price
28 active listings · Updated September 26, 2026
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National price overview
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class listings span two distinct versions: the S500 4MATIC (typically $5,266–$7,920) and the S430 ($7,370–$19K).
Combined asking price range
$6,495 – $13,483 All 28 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$8,192Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the U.S. is $8,192, based on 28 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median asking price for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the U.S. is $8,192 based on 28 active listings.
28 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 26, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: +$645.
Typical: $6,495–$13,483 — the middle half of 28 asking prices
Median $8,192
$3,642 low
$21K high
Why the wide range? 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class listings span two distinct versions: the S500 4MATIC (typically $5,266–$7,920) and the S430 ($7,370–$19K). See price by trim. 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.
$8,192
Pre-owned median (28)
100,252
Average mileage
What moves the price
Trim
The S500 4MATIC typically asks $6,435, while the S430 asks $12,493 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $6,058About these price differences
The $6,495–$13,483 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Estimated asking price · All trims
$8,192
$6,495
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$13,483
28 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 28 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $8,192
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S430
$6,477
VIN WDBNG70J15A458617
−$1,715 · vs all-listings median
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S430
$6,495
VIN WDBNG70JX5A444716
−$1,697 · vs all-listings median
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S500
$10,484
VIN WDBNG84J95A443525
+$2,292 · vs all-listings median
View 1 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.
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Compare 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 26, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2005–2007) to the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in this catalog, the 2005 Lexus ES has the lowest median asking price ($6,321, 88 listings with photos) and the 2007 Lexus LS the highest ($9,995, 127 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 26, 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
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 28 listings with photos, catalog median $8,390 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $6,495–$11,995
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$1,605 higher median
2007 Lexus LS
$9,995Median asking price · 127 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,995–$12,495
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$1,400 lower median
2006 Cadillac DTS
$6,990Median asking price · 53 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,487–$7,999
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$508 higher median
2005 Lincoln Town CAR
$8,898Median asking price · 33 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,500–$10,995
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$1,098 lower median
2005 Cadillac STS
$7,292Median asking price · 25 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,995–$8,995
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual V8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | see price overview above | $6,495–$11,995 | 28 |
| 2005 Lexus ES All trims | $6,321 | $4,995–$7,995 | 88 |
| 2007 Lexus LS All trims | $9,995 | $7,995–$12,495 | 127 |
| 2006 Cadillac DTS All trims | $6,990 | $5,487–$7,999 | 53 |
| 2005 Lincoln Town CAR All trims | $8,898 | $6,500–$10,995 | 33 |
| 2005 Cadillac STS All trims | $7,292 | $5,995–$8,995 | 25 |
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 26, 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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2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: explore your market
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 28
Median asking price $8,192
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.
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: price by trim
United States · all states · September 26, 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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S500 4MATIC | 12 listings | $6,435 | $5,266–$7,920 | |
| S430 | 6 listings | $12,493 | $7,370–$19K |
Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive.
Understand the differences
2005 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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S55K AMG 5.5L 8-cyl VIN pattern: WDBNG74J · year code 5138 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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S600 BI-T 5.5L 12-cyl VIN pattern: WDBNG76J · year code 570 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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S500 4-Matic 5L 8-cyl VIN pattern: WDBNG84J · year code 5$5,995 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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S430 4-Matic 4.3L 8-cyl VIN pattern: WDBNG83J · year code 5283 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
2005 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 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is $8,950 (September 2026) — up 11.9% from $7,998 in July 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $8,950 | $6,495–$16K | 21 |
| August 2026 | $8,098 | $6,886–$10K | 22 |
| July 2026 | $8,295 | $5,248–$11K | 20 |
| June 2026 | $6,500 | $4,123–$9,221 | 26 |
| May 2026 | $7,500 | $4,988–$8,200 | 17 |
| April 2026 | $5,988 | $4,525–$8,149 | 22 |
| March 2026 | $6,746 | $5,049–$8,995 | 18 |
| February 2026 | $8,396 | $7,245–$9,488 | 11 |
| January 2026 | $9,448 | $7,789–$15K | 12 |
| December 2025 | $8,990 | $5,498–$12K | 15 |
| July 2025 | $7,998 | $6,245–$10K | 10 |
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2005 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 September 26, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$6,500
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$5,296
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Georgia
Typical asking price
$7,885
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Florida
Typical asking price
$8,298
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 4 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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| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $8,494 | 14 | 8 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $5,296 | 8 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Virginia | $6,500 | 7 | 4 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Florida | $8,298 | 6 | 0 |
| Georgia | $7,885 | 5 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 2005 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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2004
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$6,999
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Typical asking price
$7,594
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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 $142,455 Median
- 2026 $147,594 Median
- 2025 $132,348 Median
- 2024 $106,821 Median
- 2023 $73,000 Median
- 2022 $63,779 Median
- 2021 $59,611 Median
- 2020 $39,999 Median
- 2019 $37,407 Median
- 2018 $31,601 Median
- 2017 $35,983 Median
- 2016 $27,774 Median
- 2015 $23,400 Median
- 2014 $19,999 Median
- 2013 $13,995 Median
- 2012 $12,255 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$115
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $644 down
Amount financed
$5,791
Total interest
$1,109
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class prices range from $3,642 to $20,724?
The spread is two different cars sharing one name. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class listings span two distinct versions: the S500 4MATIC (typically $5,266–$7,920) and the S430 ($7,370–$19K). Within each version, mileage and options set where a specific car lands.
Is $10,139 a good price for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
$10,139 is the market average as of September 26, 2026. The $8,192 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class are for sale right now?
28 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 2005 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 28 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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