# Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 prices

> The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 is $13,900, across 355 for sale with a median model year of 2003. The 2003, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $12,990.

Trim page · 1994–2006 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-sl-class-sl500)

- For sale: 355 cars, model years 1994–2006
- Median asking price: $13,900 (355 for sale, median model year 2003)
- Most are priced between $7,950 and $39,990, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2003, the model year with the most for sale: median $12,990 (107 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 1, latest Nov 10, 2026

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2006 | 40 | $15,447 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 | 74 | $13,784 | 0 | — | — |
| 2004 | 58 | $13,970 | 0 | — | — |
| 2003 | 107 | $12,990 | 0 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | $22,715 | 0 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | $24,235 | 1 | — | — |
| 2000 | 12 | $17,893 | 0 | — | — |
| 1999 | 16 | $18,235 | 0 | — | — |
| 1998 | 10 | $10,773 | 0 | — | — |
| 1997 | 5 | $13,394 | 0 | — | — |
| 1996 | 6 | $17,196 | 0 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | $10,146 | 0 | — | — |
| 1994 | 5 | $9,745 | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [SL 500 SL1 Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/mercedes-benz-sl-class-sl-500-sl1-sport.md) | 1998 | 2 | $25,499 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Convertible 100%
- Drive: RWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2009 | 14 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 14 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2007 | 14 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2006 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2005 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2004 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2003 | 16 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2002 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2001 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2000 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |
| 1999 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |
| 1998 | 14–17 | — | Two Seaters |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500. By model year: 2013 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 prices: common questions

### How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 cost?

The median asking price of a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 is $13,900, across 355 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $7,950 and $39,990, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2003, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $12,990.

### Which Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 asks the least: a median of $10,773 across 10 cars, with a typical 76,794 miles. The 2006 asks $15,447.

### Which Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2003: 107 of the 355 for sale, at a median asking price of $12,990.

## More

- Value a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=mercedes-benz-sl-class&variant=mercedes-benz-sl-class-sl500
- Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=mercedes-benz-sl-class-sl500
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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