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Used Mercedes-Benz CLA: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mercedes-Benz CLA from 2014 to 2025: what each year typically sells for (about $14,000 to $43,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2025.
2014–2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA
An entry-level Mercedes sedan with a sleek, coupe-like shape and a turbo four-cylinder engine.
Years to target: 2014–2025. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $14,000* | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $15,500* | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $17,000* | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $18,500* | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $20,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $22,000 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $24,500 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $27,000 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $30,000 | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $33,500* | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $38,000* | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $43,500* | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The ride is firm, the rear seat is tight, and the dual-clutch gearbox can feel jerky at low speeds.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2020 or later CLA250: the redesign added the MBUX touchscreen system and a nicer cabin; seek the Driver Assistance package for adaptive cruise.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2017, optional from 2014.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Acura ILX 2019–2021 · $24,500–$31,000
- Toyota Prius 2022 · $25,000
- Toyota Avalon 2020–2021 · $28,000–$30,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.