2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Market Value & Price History
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has a current market value of $19,581 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 117 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2013 between $16,500 and $27,000. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. 19 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $19,950. The median sale price is up 5.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 117 verified auction sales for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550, latest sale Sep 4, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Price History
The median 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 sold for $19,800 in 2026, against $21,263 in 2017. 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 | $19,800 | 15 |
| 2025 | $18,475 | 20 |
| 2024 | $18,425 | 16 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $26,964 | 13 |
| 2021 | $28,000 | 9 |
| 2020 | $24,825 | 6 |
| 2019 | $17,894 | 10 |
| 2018 | $18,975 | 6 |
| 2017 | $21,263 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | $21,000 | 35,000 mi | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $12,050 | 77,200 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $19,075 | 66,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $24,200 | 39,755 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $19,800 | 73,432 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $22,000 | 55,643 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $16,750 | 53,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $15,251 | 53,000 mi | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $26,950 | — | Automatic |
| Apr 11, 2026 | $17,600 | 58,309 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $10,750 | 82,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $19,800 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2026 | $33,550 | 13,783 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 10, 2026 | $22,000 | 59,671 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $15,950 | 72,162 mi | Automatic |
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Mercedes-Benz SL550 by Year
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How much is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 worth?
A 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is worth approximately $19,581 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 117 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 4, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,500 and $27,000; the full verified range is $10,750 to $39,600. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 cost new?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 carried an original MSRP of $95,300. Verified examples now trade around $19,581.
How much has the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 depreciated?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is worth about 79% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $95,300, and verified examples now trade around $19,581. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 sell per year?
19 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 117 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 sales in total.
Are 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 sale price is up 5.5% 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550?
DriveIndex lists 1 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 for sale, priced from $19,950 to $19,950 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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