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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE: market value and price history

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE Market Value & Price History

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE has a current market value of $14,449 as of Sep 19, 2026, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 3 verified USD sales between $10,750 and $18,500. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$14,449
as of Sep 19, 2026
Median Sale
$13,750
Price Range
$10,750$18,500
Auction Sales
3
Avg Mileage
43,333
Original MSRP
$43,000

Data: DriveIndex. 3 verified auction sales for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE, latest sale Oct 17, 2025. Value as of Sep 19, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Oct 17, 2025$18,50011,000 miAutomatic
Mar 21, 2024$13,75060,000 miAutomatic
Dec 19, 2018$10,75059,000 miAutomatic

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE worth?

A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE is worth approximately $14,449 as of Sep 19, 2026, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. All 3 verified USD sales fall between $10,750 and $18,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE cost new?

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE carried an original MSRP of $43,000. Verified examples now trade around $14,449.

How many 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE sell per year?

1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 3 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE sales in total.

Is the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE going up or down in value?

There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE on DriveIndex.

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