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What is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA worth?

Our estimate for a 2-year-old Mercedes-Benz CLA in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 583 631
R 531 104 to R 636 158
Trade-in offer
R 513 595
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 861 093
2024 launch pricing
Value kept
68%
R 277 462 depreciated

The 2024 CLA on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2024 model sits today: 2 years in, 32% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 14% a year.

If you buy it now

Fair buy price (retail)R 583 631
Worth in 1 yearR 504 210
Worth in 3 yearsR 366 507
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 217 124
±Monthly financedR 10 201/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2025R 712 718See value →
2024 (this page)R 583 631+R 129 087 to newest
2023R 477 925+R 234 793 to newestSee value →

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA: common questions

What is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA worth in South Africa?

Around R 583 631 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 636 158 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 531 104. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 513 595.

Is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 32% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 583 631 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 217 124 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA cost new?

About R 861 093 at launch pricing in 2024 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 68% of that.

What would financing a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA cost monthly?

At R 583 631 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 10 201 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.