What is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class worth?
Our estimate for a 1-year-old Mercedes-Benz A-Class in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2025 A-Class on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2025 model sits today: 1 year in, 21% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 13% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 612 579 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 533 189 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 398 930 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 213 649 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 10 707/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R 813 124 | — | See value → |
| 2025 (this page) | R 612 579 | +R 200 545 to newest | |
| 2024 | R 505 392 | +R 307 732 to newest | See value → |
2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class: common questions
What is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class worth in South Africa?
Around R 612 579 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 667 711 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 557 447. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 539 070.
Is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 21% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 612 579 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 213 649 more. As a premium (established) model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cost new?
About R 770 734 at launch pricing in 2025 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 79% of that.
What would financing a 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cost monthly?
At R 612 579 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 10 707 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.