1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD has a market value of $13,311, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 3 verified USD sales between $12,900 and $19,000. No sale since May 23, 2022, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 verified auction sales for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, latest sale May 23, 2022. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2022 | $13,000 | 76,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 9, 2019 | $12,900 | 63,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 6, 2019 | $19,000 | 63,449 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD worth?
A 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD is worth approximately $13,311, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since May 23, 2022, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 3 verified USD sales fall between $12,900 and $19,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD cost new?
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD carried an original MSRP of $33,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $13,311. No sale since May 23, 2022, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD depreciated?
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD is worth about 60% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $33,000, and its DriveIndex market value is $13,311. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since May 23, 2022, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 3 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD sales at auction.
Are 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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