Mercedes-Benz CLA Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz CLA lists at $24,492 — 54.1% below the $53,385 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $30,247 (43.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 57,868 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $53,385 | — | — | 161 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $29,105 | −45.5% | 41,467 | 556 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $33,234 | −37.7% | 25,262 | 81 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $30,247 | −43.3% | 32,127 | 437 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $27,999 | −47.6% | 42,504 | 144 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $24,492 | −54.1% | 57,868 | 96 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $21,539 | −59.7% | 63,392 | 168 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $16,980 | −68.2% | 72,774 | 227 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $14,890 | −72.1% | 80,965 | 352 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz CLA's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLA depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz CLA lists at $24,492 — 54.1% below the $53,385 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $30,247 (43.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 57,868 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (96 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz CLA?
The steepest part of this curve is year 6 → 7, where it sheds another 8.5 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz CLA's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz CLA a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz CLA saves about $23,138 versus new (43.3% below) with a median 32,127 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Mercedes-Benz CLA's median new price today (161 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).