How fast does the Mercedes-Benz Cla depreciate?
Average depreciation
13.7%per year
The newest Mercedes-Benz Cla (2026) has a fair price of about $43,838. Older model years retain progressively less of that value.
Value retention by model year
| Model year | Age (yrs) | Fair price | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | $43,838 | 100% |
| 2025 | 1 | $36,766 | 84% |
| 2024 | 2 | $34,270 | 78% |
| 2023 | 3 | $31,099 | 71% |
| 2022 | 4 | $29,500 | 67% |
| 2021 | 5 | $24,585 | 56% |
| 2020 | 6 | $22,056 | 50% |
| 2019 | 7 | $15,520 | 35% |
| 2018 | 8 | $13,085 | 30% |
| 2017 | 9 | $11,658 | 27% |
This is a cross-sectional estimate: it compares the mileage-adjusted market prices of different model years today, not the resale history of a single car. Actual depreciation depends on mileage, condition, trim, and market shifts.
12-year depreciation forecast
Projected resale value and typical accumulated mileage for the Mercedes-Benz Cla by vehicle age. Rows marked Market are backed by current listings; Projected rows extrapolate the 13.7%-per-year rate.
| Age (yrs) | Model year | Est. miles | Resale value | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 0 | $43,838 | 100% | Market |
| 1 | 2025 | 12,000 | $36,766 | 84% | Market |
| 2 | 2024 | 24,000 | $34,270 | 78% | Market |
| 3 | 2023 | 36,000 | $31,099 | 71% | Market |
| 4 | 2022 | 48,000 | $29,500 | 67% | Market |
| 5 | 2021 | 60,000 | $24,585 | 56% | Market |
| 6 | 2020 | 72,000 | $22,056 | 50% | Market |
| 7 | 2019 | 84,000 | $15,520 | 35% | Market |
| 8 | 2018 | 96,000 | $13,085 | 30% | Market |
| 9 | 2017 | 108,000 | $11,658 | 27% | Market |
| 10 | 2016 | 120,000 | $10,036 | 23% | Projected |
| 11 | 2015 | 132,000 | $8,660 | 20% | Projected |
Mileage assumes ~12,000 mi/yr. Projected values use the fitted depreciation rate and are floored at 15% of the newest year's value; they are estimates, not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the Mercedes-Benz Cla depreciate?
About 13.7% per year, based on a comparison of mileage-adjusted market prices across model years.
What is a Mercedes-Benz Cla worth after 9 years?
A 2017 Mercedes-Benz Cla is worth roughly $11,658 — about 27% of the newest year's fair price.
What will a Mercedes-Benz Cla be worth at 11 years old?
Projecting the 13.7%-per-year rate forward, a 11-year-old Mercedes-Benz Cla (around 132,000 miles) would be worth about $8,660 — roughly 20% of the newest year's value. A projection, not a guarantee.
Cross-sectional depreciation estimate from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/25/2026. Estimates only; your car's value depends on condition, options, and location.