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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Depreciation

A Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will depreciate 33% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $84,562.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $127,085 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $18,313 85.59% $108,772 12,000 2022
2 $25,722 79.76% $101,363 24,000 2023
3 $28,759 77.37% $98,326 36,000 2024
4 $37,973 70.12% $89,112 48,000 2025
5 $42,523 66.54% $84,562 60,000 2026
6 $48,216 62.06% $78,869 72,000 2027
7 $59,400 53.26% $67,685 84,000 2028
8 $67,063 47.23% $60,022 96,000 2029
9 $68,308 46.25% $58,777 108,000 2030
10 $69,897 45.00% $57,188 120,000 2031

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $18,313 85.59% $108,772
2 $25,722 79.76% $101,363
3 $28,759 77.37% $98,326
4 $37,973 70.12% $89,112
5 $42,523 66.54% $84,562
6 $48,216 62.06% $78,869
7 $59,400 53.26% $67,685
8 $67,063 47.23% $60,022
9 $68,308 46.25% $58,777
10 $69,897 45.00% $57,188

Buying a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class New vs Used

If you purchase a used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class that is 2 years old, then you could save $25,722 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $16,801. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used SL-Class models become available.

What About Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is about $2,234 per year. This adds up to around $11,170 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Depreciation Rankings

Depreciation Rankings

We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the SL-Class stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

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Other Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Mercedes-Benz SL-Class costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: