2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4Matic
Verdict #130 · 87,825 miles · VIN WDDUG8FB8GA209565 · Stock #2015MS MOOSED
“A clean-history S550 4Matic — but $28,995 is $4,500 over clean book and $2,000 over the nearest same-mileage comp.”
Pros
- CARFAX shows 2 owners, 0 accidents, clean title
- Loaded: massage seats, pano roof, adaptive cruise, 360 camera
- 87,825 miles is reasonable for the year
Cons
- $28,995 vs Edmunds clean dealer retail of ~$24,430-$24,515
- A same-mileage 2016 S550 comp listed at $26,995 — $2,000 less
- W222 S-Class maintenance costs are punishing without a warranty
Analysis
The listing is honest and the car is well kept: two owners, zero accidents, clean title, and every luxury option working. The problem is purely the number. Edmunds clean dealer retail for a 2016 S550 4Matic sits near $24,430-$24,515; an Autotrader comp with nearly identical miles (87,238) listed at $26,995. KBZ wants $28,995 — about $4,500 over book and $2,000 over the closest comp.
Flagship sedans depreciate like falling pianos, and the W222’s air suspension, ABC hydraulics, and twin-turbo V8 can each generate four-figure repair bills. Overpaying up front on a car with this running-cost profile is the wrong end of the trade.
Verdict: MOOSED. Lovely car, wrong price.
Market Comparison
- Edmunds clean dealer retail, 2016 S550 4Matic — $24,430-$24,515
- 2016 S550 4Matic, 87,238 mi — $26,995 (Autotrader)
- 2016 S550 4Matic — $20,998 (carstoreusa)
- Avg list, 2016 S-Class at ~81,673 mi — $29,813 (Edmunds)
The Original Listing
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