What is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA worth?
Our estimate for a 13-year-old Mercedes-Benz CLA in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2013 CLA on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2013 model sits today: 13 years in, 89% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 16% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 51 699 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 43 491 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 30 778 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 20 921 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 904/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | R 64 835 | — | See value → |
| 2013 (this page) | R 51 699 | +R 13 136 to newest |
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA: common questions
What is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA worth in South Africa?
Around R 51 699 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 56 352 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 47 046. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 45 495.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 89% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 51 699 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 20 921 more. As a premium (established) model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA cost new?
About R 477 830 at launch pricing in 2013 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 11% of that.
What would financing a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA cost monthly?
At R 51 699 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 904 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.