# Used 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL prices

> The average asking price for a used 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is $17,606, with 64,870 miles on average, across 11 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-380sl/1981) · [all Mercedes-Benz 380SL model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-380sl.md)

- Average asking price: $17,606 (median $16,495)
- Average miles: 64,870
- For sale now: 11
- Average days listed: 26 (of 1 with a listing date)

## 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Michigan | $17,181 | — | 7 | — |

## Other Mercedes-Benz 380SL years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [1985](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-380sl/1985.md) | $17,156 | 95,979 | 18 |
| [1984](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-380sl/1984.md) | $20,820 | 91,927 | 21 |
| [1983](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-380sl/1983.md) | $20,911 | 61,721 | 18 |
| [1982](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-380sl/1982.md) | $16,442 | 51,837 | 13 |
| **1981** | $17,606 | 64,870 | 11 |

## Used 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL?

Used 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $17,606 on average (half ask less than $16,495), across 11 cars. The cars for sale have 64,870 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How does the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL compare with the 1982?

The 1981 asks $17,606 on average with 64,870 miles; the 1982 asks $16,442 with 51,837 miles.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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