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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class market value, prices & key facts

What dealers are asking for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class right now, from 6 current listings at 6 dealerships across 5 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.

Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices

6Listings for sale now
$8,150Median asking price
$5,425–$14,948Typical range (10th–90th percentile)
101,592Median miles (6 listings with odometer)
6Dealerships listing it
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In brief

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class overview

AutosXchange has 6 listed now, with a median asking price of $8,150 and median 101,592 miles.

Composed only from U.S. government data (EPA, NHTSA) and current AutosXchange listings; not a review.
Market snapshot

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class: the market right now

Half of the 6 listings ask between $6,124 and $12,946.

$6,12425th percentile asking price
$8,150Median asking price
$12,94675th percentile asking price
101,592Median miles (middle half 95,626–110,738)
0Listings with a price cut since first listed
6Cities with listings

New vs. used (by odometer)

New or demo (under 100 mi): 0Used (100+ mi): 6

Top cities by supply

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class listings by cityFort Myers, FL: 1 listings, median $9,800; Onawa, IA: 1 listings, median $4,850; Dearborn, MI: 1 listings, median $15,900; El Paso, TX: 1 listings, median $13,995; Lynnwood, WA: 1 listings, median $5,999; Renton, WA: 1 listings, median $6,500.Fort Myers, FLFort Myers, FL: 1 · median $9.8k1 · median $9.8kOnawa, IAOnawa, IA: 1 · median $4.9k1 · median $4.9kDearborn, MIDearborn, MI: 1 · median $15.9k1 · median $15.9kEl Paso, TXEl Paso, TX: 1 · median $14k1 · median $14kLynnwood, WALynnwood, WA: 1 · median $6k1 · median $6kRenton, WARenton, WA: 1 · median $6.5k1 · median $6.5k
Price cuts: listings whose current asking price is below the price first recorded by AutosXchange (0 were raised). New vs. used is read from the odometer (under 100 miles = new or demo) because most dealer feeds carry no new/used flag.
Price distribution

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class: how asking prices are spread

Half of listings ask between $6,124 and $12,946; the most common band is $4,000–$5,000 (1 listing).

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class asking price distributionHistogram of 6 current 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class asking prices in 12 bins of $1,000; median $8,150.00111$4k–$5k: 1 listing$5k–$6k: 1 listing$6k–$7k: 1 listing$7k–$8k: 0 listings$8k–$9k: 0 listings$9k–$10k: 1 listing$10k–$11k: 0 listings$11k–$12k: 0 listings$12k–$13k: 0 listings$13k–$14k: 1 listing$14k–$15k: 0 listings$15k–$16k: 1 listing$4k$6k$8k$10k$12k$14k$16kMedian $8,150Asking price (bar height = number of listings)
Bars count listings in $1,000 price bands; the dashed line marks the median.
Where they are listed

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class: listings by state

Washington has the most, with 2 listings (33% of 6).

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class listings by stateNumber of current 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class listings by dealer state: Washington 2, Florida 1, Iowa 1, Michigan 1, Texas 1.WashingtonWashington: 2 · 33%2 · 33%FloridaFlorida: 1 · 17%1 · 17%IowaIowa: 1 · 17%1 · 17%MichiganMichigan: 1 · 17%1 · 17%TexasTexas: 1 · 17%1 · 17%
Counts current AutosXchange listings by the selling dealer's state (5 states in total).
Current listings

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class for sale now: best value first

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL for sale in Lynnwood, WA26% below similar
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL$5,999112,424 mi · Lynnwood, WARS Motors
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class for sale in Renton, WA20% below similar
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class$6,50082,459 mi · Renton, WAHIGHLAND AUTO
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL for sale in Fort Myers, FL
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL$9,800105,681 mi · Fort Myers, FLTop Classic Cars LLC
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL for sale in El Paso, TX
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL$13,99595,000 mi · El Paso, TXCampos Auto Sales
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class for sale in Dearborn, MI
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class$15,90097,502 mi · Dearborn, MIMichigan Auto Financial
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL for sale in Onawa, IA40% below similar
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class 380 SL$4,850131,728 mi · Onawa, IABRETT SPAULDING SALES
See all 6 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class listings
Sorted by how far each asking price is below the median of the same model within one model year (all current listings nationwide). Badges show listings at least 5% below that median. Listings priced under 60% of that median (often data errors or damaged vehicles) and model years with fewer than 5 comparable listings are listed after the ranked ones.
AutosXchange Intel

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class price activity

AutosXchange started tracking 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class prices on Nov 5, 2026. Price-activity trends appear once at least 30 listings from 5 dealers are tracked nationally.

Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market. Asking prices of dealer listings tracked by AutosXchange since Nov 5, 2026, not sold prices; not seasonally adjusted. A market figure is published only with at least 30 listings from at least 5 dealers (no dealer above 40%). "Removed from sale" means a listing left the dealer's website; it is not a confirmed sale. Methodology
By model year

Mercedes-Benz 380-Class market data by model year

Listings and median asking price per model year. Years with fewer than 5 listings link to the listings.
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class for sale by city

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking price of a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class?
Across 6 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class is $8,150. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $5,425 and $14,948. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
How many Mercedes-Benz 380-Class are for sale?
AutosXchange currently lists 6 vehicles from 6 dealerships in 5 states.
What mileage is typical for a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class?
The median odometer reading is 101,592 miles; the middle half of listings show between 95,626 and 110,738 miles (6 listings with a published odometer).
What is a fair asking price for a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380-Class?
Half of current listings ask between $6,124 and $12,946 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $8,150. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
Where are the most Mercedes-Benz 380-Class for sale?
Washington has the most current listings (2), followed by Florida (1).

AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.