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What is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL worth?

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

Retail value today
R 2 168 840
R 1 973 644 to R 2 364 036
Trade-in offer
R 1 908 579
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 3 477 126
2024 launch pricing
Value kept
62%
R 1 308 286 depreciated

The 2024 SL on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2024 model sits today: 2 years in, 38% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 17% a year.

If you buy it now

Fair buy price (retail)R 2 168 840
Worth in 1 yearR 1 810 981
Worth in 3 yearsR 1 229 613
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 939 227
±Monthly financedR 37 908/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2025R 2 740 271See value →
2024 (this page)R 2 168 840+R 571 431 to newest
2023R 1 716 570+R 1 023 701 to newestSee value →

2024 Mercedes-Benz SL: common questions

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

Around R 2 168 840 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 2 364 036 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 1 973 644. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 1 908 579.

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

It has already absorbed 38% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 2 168 840 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 939 227 more. As a luxury flagship & exotic 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 SL cost new?

About R 3 477 126 at launch pricing in 2024 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 62% of that.

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

At R 2 168 840 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 37 908 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.