1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class prices in the U.S.

$14,450

Median asking price

12 active listings · Updated October 13, 2026

12 total listings · 1996–present generation

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class — representative listing photo
Representative listing photo. Trim and equipment may vary.

National price overview

Typical asking price range

$8,862 – $22,017 All 12 listings · Middle 50% of asking prices

Median asking price

$14,450

Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.

As of October 13, 2026, the median asking price for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in the U.S. is $14,450, based on 12 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

Behind the price

Price range & market sample

How we calculate this ↓

The median asking price for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in the U.S. is $14,450 based on 12 active listings.

12 active dealer listings Snapshot October 13, 2026 · refreshed daily

30-day asking price change: +$2,045.

Typical: $8,862–$22,017 — the middle half of 12 asking prices

Median $14,450
$6,204 low $34K 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.

$14,450
Pre-owned median (12)
86,981
Average mileage

Live 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings, priced by VIN

Compared with all listings All-listings median $14,450

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Understand the differences

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-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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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 SL-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.

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Price trend

Average price is up $3,444 since July 15.

Average asking price (USD) · national · all trims. Hover, tap or focus a point for its date and price.

Chart scale: $5,266–$19,509. On narrow screens, scroll the chart sideways to see the full period.

$19,509 $15,948 $12,388 $8,827 $5,266 July 15, 2026: $13,510 average asking price July 16, 2026: $13,510 average asking price July 17, 2026: $13,510 average asking price July 18, 2026: $13,727 average asking price July 19, 2026: $13,727 average asking price July 20, 2026: $13,727 average asking price July 21, 2026: $13,727 average asking price July 22, 2026: $13,727 average asking price July 23, 2026: $13,671 average asking price July 24, 2026: $13,671 average asking price July 25, 2026: $14,482 average asking price July 26, 2026: $14,482 average asking price July 27, 2026: $15,921 average asking price July 28, 2026: $15,921 average asking price July 29, 2026: $14,217 average asking price July 30, 2026: $14,168 average asking price July 31, 2026: $14,168 average asking price August 1, 2026: $14,279 average asking price August 2, 2026: $14,359 average asking price August 3, 2026: $14,279 average asking price August 4, 2026: $14,279 average asking price August 5, 2026: $13,579 average asking price August 6, 2026: $14,450 average asking price August 7, 2026: $14,450 average asking price August 8, 2026: $16,579 average asking price August 9, 2026: $16,150 average asking price August 10, 2026: $16,150 average asking price August 11, 2026: $18,130 average asking price August 12, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 13, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 14, 2026: $14,360 average asking price August 15, 2026: $14,360 average asking price August 16, 2026: $6,645 average asking price August 17, 2026: $14,360 average asking price August 18, 2026: $14,360 average asking price August 19, 2026: $14,360 average asking price August 20, 2026: $14,360 average asking price August 21, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 22, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 23, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 24, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 25, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 26, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 27, 2026: $15,733 average asking price August 28, 2026: $14,910 average asking price August 29, 2026: $15,110 average asking price August 30, 2026: $14,330 average asking price August 31, 2026: $14,346 average asking price September 1, 2026: $15,013 average asking price September 2, 2026: $14,153 average asking price September 3, 2026: $13,543 average asking price September 4, 2026: $14,309 average asking price September 5, 2026: $14,352 average asking price September 6, 2026: $13,611 average asking price September 7, 2026: $14,075 average asking price September 8, 2026: $14,060 average asking price September 9, 2026: $14,017 average asking price September 10, 2026: $14,047 average asking price September 11, 2026: $14,794 average asking price September 12, 2026: $14,809 average asking price September 13, 2026: $14,909 average asking price September 14, 2026: $14,857 average asking price September 15, 2026: $14,857 average asking price September 16, 2026: $14,602 average asking price September 17, 2026: $14,602 average asking price September 18, 2026: $14,616 average asking price September 19, 2026: $14,622 average asking price September 20, 2026: $14,609 average asking price September 21, 2026: $15,009 average asking price September 22, 2026: $15,047 average asking price September 23, 2026: $15,047 average asking price September 24, 2026: $15,021 average asking price September 25, 2026: $14,664 average asking price September 26, 2026: $14,387 average asking price September 27, 2026: $14,398 average asking price September 28, 2026: $15,773 average asking price September 29, 2026: $15,345 average asking price September 30, 2026: $16,203 average asking price October 1, 2026: $15,823 average asking price October 2, 2026: $15,809 average asking price October 3, 2026: $15,802 average asking price October 4, 2026: $15,802 average asking price October 5, 2026: $15,776 average asking price October 6, 2026: $15,769 average asking price October 7, 2026: $15,795 average asking price October 8, 2026: $15,769 average asking price October 9, 2026: $16,642 average asking price October 10, 2026: $16,565 average asking price October 11, 2026: $16,426 average asking price October 12, 2026: $16,954 average asking price October 13, 2026: $16,954 average asking price Jul 15, 2026 Aug 29, 2026 Oct 13, 2026
Daily average price table
Date Average asking price (USD)
October 13, 2026 $16,954
October 12, 2026 $16,954
October 11, 2026 $16,426
October 10, 2026 $16,565
October 9, 2026 $16,642
October 8, 2026 $15,769
October 7, 2026 $15,795
October 6, 2026 $15,769
October 5, 2026 $15,776
October 4, 2026 $15,802
October 3, 2026 $15,802
October 2, 2026 $15,809
October 1, 2026 $15,823
September 30, 2026 $16,203
September 29, 2026 $15,345
September 28, 2026 $15,773
September 27, 2026 $14,398
September 26, 2026 $14,387
September 25, 2026 $14,664
September 24, 2026 $15,021
September 23, 2026 $15,047
September 22, 2026 $15,047
September 21, 2026 $15,009
September 20, 2026 $14,609
September 19, 2026 $14,622
September 18, 2026 $14,616
September 17, 2026 $14,602
September 16, 2026 $14,602
September 15, 2026 $14,857
September 14, 2026 $14,857
September 13, 2026 $14,909
September 12, 2026 $14,809
September 11, 2026 $14,794
September 10, 2026 $14,047
September 9, 2026 $14,017
September 8, 2026 $14,060
September 7, 2026 $14,075
September 6, 2026 $13,611
September 5, 2026 $14,352
September 4, 2026 $14,309
September 3, 2026 $13,543
September 2, 2026 $14,153
September 1, 2026 $15,013
August 31, 2026 $14,346
August 30, 2026 $14,330
August 29, 2026 $15,110
August 28, 2026 $14,910
August 27, 2026 $15,733
August 26, 2026 $15,733
August 25, 2026 $15,733
August 24, 2026 $15,733
August 23, 2026 $15,733
August 22, 2026 $15,733
August 21, 2026 $15,733
August 20, 2026 $14,360
August 19, 2026 $14,360
August 18, 2026 $14,360
August 17, 2026 $14,360
August 16, 2026 $6,645
August 15, 2026 $14,360
August 14, 2026 $14,360
August 13, 2026 $15,733
August 12, 2026 $15,733
August 11, 2026 $18,130
August 10, 2026 $16,150
August 9, 2026 $16,150
August 8, 2026 $16,579
August 7, 2026 $14,450
August 6, 2026 $14,450
August 5, 2026 $13,579
August 4, 2026 $14,279
August 3, 2026 $14,279
August 2, 2026 $14,359
August 1, 2026 $14,279
July 31, 2026 $14,168
July 30, 2026 $14,168
July 29, 2026 $14,217
July 28, 2026 $15,921
July 27, 2026 $15,921
July 26, 2026 $14,482
July 25, 2026 $14,482
July 24, 2026 $13,671
July 23, 2026 $13,671
July 22, 2026 $13,727
July 21, 2026 $13,727
July 20, 2026 $13,727
July 19, 2026 $13,727
July 18, 2026 $13,727
July 17, 2026 $13,510
July 16, 2026 $13,510
July 15, 2026 $13,510

THINK BEYOND THE PURCHASE PRICE

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class depreciation

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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class prices by state

See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-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 13, 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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1 state markets with qualifying data · most active first

Florida

Typical asking price $13,283
Active listings
2
Listed this year
7

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

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Florida — 2 active listings 2Florida — 2 active listings
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Listed this year counts every 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-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.

What would a 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cost per month?

Estimate the monthly payment on a $14,450 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$258
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,445 down
Amount financed
$13,005
Total interest
$2,475

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class prices range from $6,204 to $33,958?

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 $8,862 and $22,017 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

Is $16,954 a good price for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

$16,954 is the market average as of October 13, 2026. The $14,450 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 SL-Class are for sale right now?

12 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 SL-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 12 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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