Best Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 68 verified sales, the 2007 is the most affordable at $16,381. The 2006 trades most often (19 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 SLK55 AMG | $35,478 | — | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2013 SLK55 AMG | $36,992No sale since Jun 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 2009 SLK55 AMG | $24,986 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 2007 SLK55 AMG | $16,381 | — | 11 | — |
| 2006 SLK55 AMG | $18,573 | — | 19 | — |
| 2005 SLK55 AMG | $21,598 | — | 19 | — |
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 SLK55 AMG year is appreciating?
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Best Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 68 verified sales, the 2007 is the most affordable at $16,381. The 2006 trades most often (19 verified sales). 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 SLK55 AMG year is the cheapest?
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $16,381. The most valuable is the 2005, at $21,598.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is worth from $16,381 to $21,598 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 SLK55 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.