How much is my Mercedes-Benz A-Class worth?
The A-Class, as the model designation implies, is the starting point of the Mercedes-Benz range. However, it is still a very premium offering with high values when new. In this article, we provide some good ways to find out just how much your Mercedes-Benz A-Class is worth and how to try and increase that value with minimal investment.
The current-generation, hatchback (W177) and sedan (V177), Mercedes-Benz A-Class models were launched in 2018 and 2019 respectively, and yet remain stylish options for customers in these segments. While competing in the compact sedan and hatchback segments, the A-Class combines practicality with premium materials, finishes, technology and safety features.
But if you are considering selling your Mercedes-Benz A-Class or just want to find out its worth, here are some tips on how to do so as well as some advice on how to improve the value slightly. Also, remember that you can sell your car quickly and easily with the Instant Offer tool found here before you start your search for new or used models on AutoTrader here.
How do I find out how much my used car is worth?
A quick and convenient way to find out how much your car is worth is to try the AutoTrader FREE car valuation tool here. Alternatively, you could contact your insurance provider and ask them for the estimated value of your vehicle. A bit more tedious is visiting local dealerships for you to find out what they will offer you for the car or to sell it on consignment or trade-in.
Or if time is of the essence, you could just sell your car quickly and easily with the Instant Offer tool found here where multiple dealers in your region will make bids on your car based on the information you have supplied throughout the process.
How to find out how much my Mercedes-Benz A-Class is worth?
If you are still unsure of the value of your car, you could always go through the traditional method of researching similarly specified models on AutoTrader here. Remember that the model year, mileage, trim and even the colour need to be as similar as possible for you to get an accurate idea of what the market value is.
What affects the value of your Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
As alluded to earlier, factors that will most definitely affect the value of your car are the model year, trim and colour. But the big factors are the mileage and overall condition. On average, South Africans travel between 25 000 and 30 000km each year with their vehicles and if your particular vehicle's average mileage is higher than this, it could negatively affect the value of the car.
However, this could be offset if you have clear and complete records of the maintenance and services completed. Even if you have had repairs done, include that information as it shows transparency from the seller and potential buyers will be less suspicious. The overall condition of the paint, trim, tyres, wheels and upholstery will also affect the value.
Do Mercedes-Benz A-Class models hold their value?
In order to find out how well the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has retained its value, we will compare the recommended retail price when new in 2018, with the average used market price for examples of the same model year.
| Price new (2018) | Price used (2023) | |
| Mercedes-Benz A200 (Hatch) | from R 499 000 | from R 382 364 |
| Mercedes-Benz A250 (Hatch) | from R 593 300 | from R 544 925 |
| Mercedes-Benz A200 (Sedan) | from R 533 400 | from R 494 913 |
| Mercedes-Benz A250 (Sedan) | from R 604 800 | from R 639 990 |
*Prices indicated were correct at the time of writing this article, however, can change at any time and without notice.
How to increase the value of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
There are a few ways in which one can make your car worth more before selling it. One of the first areas to address is the condition of the paint, which, even after a DIY valet, can look twice as good. But before you do any repainting or repairs to dings and scratches, perhaps get a quotation first and find out if you will gain more value than it will cost.
Another quick and cost-effective way to increase value is to fit a brand-new set of tyres. However, once again, you need to find out if the profit in the value increase is more than the cost.
How much is a new Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
At the time of writing this article, the entire range of Mercedes-Benz A-Class models benefits from a 2-year / unlimited-kilometre warranty as well as a 5-year / 100 000km maintenance plan.
| Mercedes-Benz A200 hatch Progressive | from R 794 509 |
| Mercedes-Benz A200 hatch AMG Line | from R 823 509 |
| Mercedes-Benz A200 sedan Progressive | from R 849 358 |
| Mercedes-Benz A200 sedan AMG Line | from R 878 358 |
| Mercedes-Benz A200d sedan Progressive | from R 917 645 |
| Mercedes-Benz A200d sedan AMG Line | from R 946 645 |
*Prices indicated were correct at the time of writing this article, however, can change at any time and without notice.
