2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 Market Value & Price History
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 has a current market value of $16,307 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2012 between $11,550 and $17,500. Based on US sales through Aug 3, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 9 verified auction sales for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500, latest sale Aug 3, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | $15,250 | 24,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $21,250 | 6,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 11, 2021 | $17,500 | 52,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 24, 2021 | $19,250 | 8,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $11,550 | 41,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2014 | $11,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 19, 2014 | $12,650 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 19, 2014 | $11,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 29, 2012 | $11,550 | — | Automatic |
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Mercedes-Benz S500 by Year
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How much is a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 worth?
A 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 is worth approximately $16,307 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 3, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,550 and $17,500; the full verified range is $11,000 to $21,250. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 cost new?
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 carried an original MSRP of $81,275. Verified examples now trade around $16,307.
How much has the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 depreciated?
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 is worth about 80% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $81,275, and verified examples now trade around $16,307. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 9 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 sales in total.
Are 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500. 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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