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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL: market value and price history

1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL Market Value & Price History

The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL has a current market value of $14,813 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 2 verified USD sales between $13,750 and $15,000. Based on US sales through Oct 10, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$14,813
Sales through Oct 2026
Median Sale
$14,375
Price Range
$13,750 – $15,000
Auction Sales
3
Avg Mileage
33,500
Original MSRP
$41,500

Data: DriveIndex. 3 verified auction sales for the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL (2 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Oct 10, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Oct 10, 2026$15,00033,000 miAutomatic
Sep 28, 202530,100 EUR12,882 miAutomatic
Dec 15, 2023$13,75034,000 miAutomatic

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL worth?

A 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL is worth approximately $14,813 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 3 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 10, 2026. All 2 verified USD sales fall between $13,750 and $15,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL cost new?

The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL carried an original MSRP of $41,500. Verified examples now trade around $14,813.

How much has the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL depreciated?

The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL is worth about 64% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $41,500, and verified examples now trade around $14,813. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.

How many 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL sell per year?

1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 3 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL sales in total.

Are 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL 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 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL. 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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