Estimated value by year
New
$38,000
MSRP
1 yr
$27,740
-27%
2 yrs
$25,080
-34%
3 yrs
$22,800
-40%
5 yrs
$18,240
-52%
10 yrs
$10,640
-72%
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Full Depreciation Table — Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Based on base MSRP of $38,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $33,060 | $38,000 | $42,560 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -27% | $24,134 | $27,740 | $31,069 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -34% | $21,820 | $25,080 | $28,090 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -40% | $19,836 | $22,800 | $25,536 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -46% | $17,852 | $20,520 | $22,982 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -52% | $15,869 | $18,240 | $20,429 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -56% | $14,546 | $16,720 | $18,726 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -60% | $13,224 | $15,200 | $17,024 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -64% | $11,902 | $13,680 | $15,322 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -68% | $10,579 | $12,160 | $13,619 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -72% | $9,257 | $10,640 | $11,917 |
Cost per year
$3,952
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$22,800 saves $15,200
Value at 10 yrs
$10,640
72% of value gone
Key Specs — Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$38,000
5-Year Depreciation
52%
vs Category Avg
0% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
The sweet spot for buying a used A-Class is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $15,200 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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