Best Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 501 verified sales, the 2004 is the most affordable at $20,828. The 2003 trades most often (182 verified sales). The 2007 has held its value best, now worth 28% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 5, 2026. Methodology
Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 SL55 AMG | $30,562 | 24% | 26 | 2 |
| 2007 SL55 AMG | $34,765 | 28% | 69 | 2 |
| 2006 SL55 AMG | $32,124 | 27% | 37 | — |
| 2005 SL55 AMG | $27,460 | 23% | 81 | 4 |
| 2004 SL55 AMG | $20,828 | 18% | 106 | 4 |
| 2003 SL55 AMG | $21,307 | 19% | 182 | 6 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which SL55 AMG year is appreciating?
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Best Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 501 verified sales, the 2004 is the most affordable at $20,828. The 2003 trades most often (182 verified sales). The 2007 has held its value best, now worth 28% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG year is the cheapest?
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $20,828. The most valuable is the 2007, at $34,765.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG year holds its value best?
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is now worth 28% of its original MSRP of $124,000, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is worth from $20,828 to $34,765 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.