2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Market Value & Price History
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG has a current market value of $27,448 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 81 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2012 between $20,500 and $30,250. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. 9 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $17,900 to $26,000. The median sale price is up 23.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 81 verified auction sales for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (80 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 18, 2026. Value as of Oct 14, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 13, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Price History
The median 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG sold for $23,000 in 2026, against $38,500 in 2013. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,000 | 7 |
| 2025 | $18,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $23,250 | 7 |
| 2022 | $28,600 | 7 |
| 2021 | $36,000 | 10 |
| 2020 | $35,500 | 4 |
| 2019 | $25,500 | 5 |
| 2018 | $16,500 | 5 |
| 2017 | $23,555 | 3 |
| 2014 | $28,600 | 5 |
| 2013 | $38,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $28,555 | 25,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $23,000 | 79,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $20,500 | 69,000 mi | — |
| May 25, 2026 | $25,750 | 22,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $26,055 | 69,000 mi | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $20,250 | 78,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 18, 2026 | $17,600 | 66,575 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $19,250 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $22,500 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $15,611 | 72,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $11,000 | 66,566 mi | Automatic |
| May 31, 2025 | $32,503 | 24,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $15,500 | 36,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $14,100 | 41,200 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 12, 2025 | $16,750 | 45,000 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG worth?
A 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is worth approximately $27,448 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 81 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $20,500 and $30,250; the full verified range is $11,000 to $60,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG cost new?
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG carried an original MSRP of $119,500. Verified examples now trade around $27,448.
How much has the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG depreciated?
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is worth about 77% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $119,500, and verified examples now trade around $27,448. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG sell per year?
9 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 81 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG sales in total.
Are 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG sale price is up 23.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG?
DriveIndex lists 2 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG for sale, priced from $17,900 to $26,000 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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