1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class prices in the U.S.
The median asking price for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in the U.S. is $13,450 based on 16 active listings.
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in the U.S. is $13,450, based on 16 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated August 12, 2026 ▤ 16 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: 1996–present Methodology →
Typical: $8,799–$17,531 — the middle half of 16 asking prices
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% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The $8,799–$17,531 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
The same car typically asks $12,999 in Florida but $18,000 in California.
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Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is $14,998 (August 2026) — up 25.0% from $11,996 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $14,998 | $11K–$18K | 10 |
| July 2026 | $17,500 | $11K–$21K | 15 |
| June 2026 | $17,408 | $14K–$19K | 13 |
| May 2026 | $11,948 | $10K–$18K | 12 |
| April 2026 | $12,248 | $9,462–$14K | 14 |
| March 2026 | $12,900 | $11K–$15K | 11 |
| August 2025 | $11,996 | $6,620–$20K | 10 |
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class prices by state
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $18,000 | 8 | 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby → |
| Florida | $12,999 | 7 | 1 Shop 1997–1999 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $15,450 | 6 | 3 Shop 1997–1999 nearby → |
| Illinois | $13,000 | 5 | 1 Shop 1997–1999 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 1998 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class prices range from $4,650 to $20,370?
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 $8,799 and $17,531 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $12,944 a good price for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
$12,944 is the market average as of August 12, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $13,450 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.
How many 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class are for sale right now?
16 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 16 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 remove data errors, salvage titles, and monthly-payment figures posted as if they were sale prices. 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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