New Mercedes-Benz CLE for Sale nearFredericksburg, VA

How much does the Mercedes-Benz CLE cost in today's market?

Used Mercedes-Benz CLE prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mercedes-Benz CLE's current nationwide average price is $62,747, and its year-round low is $60,195.32. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now, with recent pricing staying within a fairly tight band. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE a good car?

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

Recent expert reviews consistently point to stylish design, easy-to-use technology, and a strong ride-and-handling balance as the CLE’s biggest strengths. The main trade-offs are premium pricing, limited cargo space, and some recommended driver-assist features that are reserved for available packages.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

What should I look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz CLE?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined

Which Mercedes-Benz CLE trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE offers these trims:

• CLE 300 4Matic: The best-value choice if you want the CLE’s style and all-wheel drive at the lowest starting point.
• CLE 450 4Matic: Adds more power and a higher level of performance for buyers who want a stronger grand-touring feel.
• CLE 53: Brings the AMG treatment, including the more aggressive styling, stronger acceleration, and the most performance-focused chassis tuning.

What Mercedes-Benz CLE do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz CLE years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and equipment mix. More listings also usually mean more chances to find a deal that fits your budget.

What is the Mercedes-Benz CLE's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drop points to more room for value on one recent model year, while the smaller decline suggests steadier pricing on the other. The 2024 and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 7/10

The 2026 model includes the Driver Assistance Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitors, intersection assist, automatic lane-change capability, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, and evasive steering assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2024, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz CLE now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.37% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $63,056. The Mercedes-Benz CLE offers a stylish, premium two-door character with easy-to-use technology and a strong ride-and-handling balance.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The CLE 53 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that generates 443 horsepower and a standard 413 pound-feet of torque that can ramp up to 443 lb-ft for 10-second boosts.
• Tech: It gets a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: The latest model adds adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitors, intersection assist, automatic lane-change capability, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, and evasive steering assist.
• Starting price: The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 coupe starts at $77,650, including a $1,350 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.