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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class market value, prices & key facts

What dealers are asking for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class right now, from 8 current listings at 8 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 8, 2026 · not sold prices

8Listings for sale now
$10,283Median asking price
$7,092–$15,095Typical range (10th–90th percentile)
111,270Median miles (8 listings with odometer)
8Dealerships listing it
See 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listingsAll Mercedes-Benz SL-Class yearsOther Mercedes-Benz models
In brief

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class overview

AutosXchange has 8 listed now, with a median asking price of $10,283 and median 111,270 miles.

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

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: the market right now

Half of the 8 listings ask between $8,324 and $12,624.

$8,32425th percentile asking price
$10,283Median asking price
$12,62475th percentile asking price
111,270Median miles (middle half 83,328–126,647)
0Listings with a price cut since first listed
8Cities with listings

New vs. used (by odometer)

New or demo (under 100 mi): 0Used (100+ mi): 8

Top cities by supply

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings by cityBrea, CA: 1 listings, median $12,500; Escondido, CA: 1 listings, median $8,435; San Diego, CA: 1 listings, median $19,995; Fort Lauderdale, FL: 1 listings, median $11,986; Seekonk, MA: 1 listings, median $12,995; Weymouth, MA: 1 listings, median $7,989; Deer Park, NY: 1 listings, median $4,999; San Antonio, TX: 1 listings, median $8,580.Brea, CABrea, CA: 1 · median $12.5k1 · median $12.5kEscondido, CAEscondido, CA: 1 · median $8.4k1 · median $8.4kSan Diego, CASan Diego, CA: 1 · median $20k1 · median $20kFort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL: 1 · median $12k1 · median $12kSeekonk, MASeekonk, MA: 1 · median $13k1 · median $13kWeymouth, MAWeymouth, MA: 1 · median $8k1 · median $8kDeer Park, NYDeer Park, NY: 1 · median $5k1 · median $5kSan Antonio, TXSan Antonio, TX: 1 · median $8.6k1 · median $8.6k
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

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: how asking prices are spread

Half of listings ask between $8,324 and $12,624; the most common band is $8,000–$9,000 (2 listings).

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class asking price distributionHistogram of 8 current 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class asking prices in 15 bins of $1,000; median $10,283.01122$5k–$6k: 1 listing (includes 1 below $5k)$6k–$7k: 0 listings$7k–$8k: 1 listing$8k–$9k: 2 listings$9k–$10k: 0 listings$10k–$11k: 0 listings$11k–$12k: 1 listing$12k–$13k: 2 listings$13k–$14k: 0 listings$14k–$15k: 0 listings$15k–$16k: 0 listings$16k–$17k: 0 listings$17k–$18k: 0 listings$18k–$19k: 0 listings$19k–$20k: 1 listing≤$5k$8k$11k$14k$17k$20kMedian $10,283Asking price (bar height = number of listings)
Bars count listings in $1,000 price bands; the dashed line marks the median. The outer bars also include the lowest and highest 1% of prices.
Where they are listed

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: listings by state

California has the most, with 3 listings (38% of 8).

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings by stateNumber of current 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings by dealer state: California 3, Massachusetts 2, Florida 1, New York 1, Texas 1.CaliforniaCalifornia: 3 · 38%3 · 38%MassachusettsMassachusetts: 2 · 25%2 · 25%FloridaFlorida: 1 · 13%1 · 13%New YorkNew York: 1 · 13%1 · 13%TexasTexas: 1 · 13%1 · 13%
Counts current AutosXchange listings by the selling dealer's state (5 states in total).
Current listings

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class for sale now: best value first

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320 for sale in Weymouth, MA33% below similar
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320$7,989110,501 mi · Weymouth, MAS & E Auto Sales
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2dr Roadster 3.2L for sale in Escondido, CA30% below similar
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2dr Roadster 3.2L$8,435139,821 mi · Escondido, CABaldwin Auto Sales
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320 for sale in San Antonio, TX28% below similar
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320$8,580122,256 mi · San Antonio, TXA-1 Auto Broker Inc.
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class$11,98672,311 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FLChoice Auto Brokers
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 for sale in Brea, CA
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500$12,500112,038 mi · Brea, CAHIGH-LINE MOTOR SPORTS
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 for sale in Seekonk, MA
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500$12,99551,518 mi · Seekonk, MAAlly Motor Group
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 for sale in San Diego, CA
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500$19,99587,000 mi · San Diego, CAJ'S MOTORS
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320 for sale in Deer Park, NY58% below similar
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320$4,999212,413 mi · Deer Park, NYIAS Auto Sales
See all 8 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-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

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class price activity

AutosXchange started tracking 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-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 SL-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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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class for sale by city

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking price of a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Across 8 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is $10,283. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $7,092 and $15,095. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
How many Mercedes-Benz SL-Class are for sale?
AutosXchange currently lists 8 vehicles from 8 dealerships in 5 states.
What mileage is typical for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
The median odometer reading is 111,270 miles; the middle half of listings show between 83,328 and 126,647 miles (8 listings with a published odometer).
What is a fair asking price for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Half of current listings ask between $8,324 and $12,624 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $10,283. 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 SL-Class for sale?
California has the most current listings (3), followed by Massachusetts (2).

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.