1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL Market Value & Price History
The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL has a current market value of $23,021 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $21,000 and $30,000. Based on US sales through Aug 26, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale at $10,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 9 verified auction sales for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL, latest sale Aug 26, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
Recent 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | $24,000 | 83,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $21,000 | 97,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $12,200 | 101,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 20, 2022 | $19,750 | 100,603 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 19, 2022 | $25,000 | 82,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 2, 2022 | $30,000 | 34,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 19, 2021 | $35,250 | 80,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 7, 2021 | $42,900 | 9,500 mi | — |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $25,000 | 97,000 mi | Automatic |
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL worth?
A 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL is worth approximately $23,021 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 26, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $21,000 and $30,000; the full verified range is $12,200 to $42,900. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL cost new?
The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL carried an original MSRP of $47,500. Verified examples now trade around $23,021.
How much has the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL depreciated?
The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL is worth about 52% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $47,500, and verified examples now trade around $23,021. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 9 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL sales in total.
Are 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL?
DriveIndex lists 2 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL for sale, priced from $10,000 to $10,000 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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