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All trims
$12,995Median asking price · 187 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,200–$15,355
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
VIN
55SWF4KB3GU101896
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,854 above typical price
Reading, PA
Listed at
$15,850
typical market $12,996 · 312 comps
This 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed at $15,850 with 126,566 miles in Reading, PA.
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Sold by Reading Auto Drive
615 E Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19611
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
VIN 55SWF4KB3GU101896
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Market price range
Based on 312 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 7, 2026This vehicle · $15,850
Below market
$9,505
Typical price
$12,996
Above market
$17,378
This vehicle: $15,850 — $2,854 above the typical market price ($12,996)
Asking $15,850 · typical market price $12,996 · based on 312 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Aug 7, 2026 · $15,850
Oct 4, 2026 · $15,850
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 55SWF4KB3GU101896, spanning 58 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Auto Drive | Reading, PA 19611 | $15,850 | 126,566 mi | 2026-08-07 | 22 h ago |
| Reading Auto Center | Reading, PA 19605 | $15,850 | 126,566 mi | 2026-02-16 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Auto Drive | Reading, PA 19611 | $16,248 | — | 2026-09-22 | 4 d ago |
| Reading Auto Center | Reading, PA 19605 | $15,850 | 126,566 mi | 2026-02-14 | 119 d ago |
| Holmgren Subaru Inc | North Franklin, CT 06254 | $20,885 | 54,123 mi | 2020-10-23 | 1997 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 55SWF4KB3GU101896Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$1,811
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$5,525
Maintenance & repairs
$8,250
Total, 5 years
$23,886
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearOverall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD
Model-level data for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class over the last 6 months — the market softened $403 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $14,865 |
| June 2026 | $14,892 |
| July 2026 | $14,495 |
| August 2026 | $13,995 |
| September 2026 | $14,308 |
| October 2026 | $14,462 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in this catalog, the 2016 Audi A3 has the lowest median asking price ($10,796, 308 listings with photos) and the 2016 Lexus IS the highest ($18,799, 339 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C300-4M · United States
$15,850Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,997 · 299 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $10,999–$15,687
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$4,350 lower median
2016 Audi A4
All trims
$11,500Median asking price · 151 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,251–$13,994
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$896 lower median
2016 Acura TLX
All trims
$14,954Median asking price · 240 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,000–$16,961
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$5,054 lower median
2016 Audi A3
All trims
$10,796Median asking price · 308 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,999–$12,993
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$2,949 higher median
2016 Lexus IS
All trims
$18,799Median asking price · 339 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,555–$22,228
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300-4M | $12,997 | $10,999–$15,687 | 299 |
| 2016 Acura ILX All trims | $12,995 | $11,200–$15,355 | 187 |
| 2016 Audi A4 All trims | $11,500 | $9,251–$13,994 | 151 |
| 2016 Acura TLX All trims | $14,954 | $12,000–$16,961 | 240 |
| 2016 Audi A3 All trims | $10,796 | $8,999–$12,993 | 308 |
| 2016 Lexus IS All trims | $18,799 | $15,555–$22,228 | 339 |
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: October 8, 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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Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2015–2021What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 515 | $24,997 | 100% | 54,217 mi |
| 2020 | 568 | $24,500 | 98% | 59,428 mi |
| 2019 | 814 | $19,995 | 80% | 70,294 mi |
| 2018 | 822 | $17,995 | 72% | 78,563 mi |
| 2017 | 889 | $16,995 | 68% | 83,074 mi |
| 2016 | 747 | $13,995 | 56% | 95,906 mi |
| 2015 | 710 | $12,399 | 50% | 99,440 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$16,890
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$16,680
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$15,480
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
$16,998
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
$16,999
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport AMG
$17,995
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport AMG
$21,595
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
$5,985