Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe

2003 to 2008 · Coupe · 2,157 built

A 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe cost $455,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $386,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $452,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $247,500 to $808,318, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$452,300
High confidence · $298K to $520K
Up 28.1% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$386,000
Sales · 12 mo
13
Market cap
$975.6M · 2,157 built
Original MSRP
$455,500Down 1% since new

The market

Every recorded 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids
$433,000 · 4,300 mi · Crystal Laurite Silver
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$400k$600k$800kSep 2022202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $452k
Sold Bid to, not sold
39 sales · 12 unsoldmedian $386kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe sales with photographs
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, sold Sep 2026

Sold $446,000

2006 · Crystal Laurite Silver · 5,000 mi
Sep 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, sold Jul 2026

Sold $391,000

2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 7,000 mi
Jul 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, sold Jun 2026

Sold $387,000

2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 8,000 mi
Jun 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, sold Mar 2026

Sold $350,000

2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 8,000 mi
Mar 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, sold Feb 2026

Sold $401,000

2006 · Crystal Laurite Silver
Feb 27, 2026 · RM Sotheby's
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, sold Feb 2026

Sold $386,000

2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 2,900 mi
Feb 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Other SLR generations

Specifications

Engine
Supercharged V8, 5.4L
Power
617 hp
Torque
575 lb-ft
0 to 60
3.4 s
Top speed
208 mph
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,902 lb
Production
2,157 built
Original MSRP
$455,500
Designer
Gordon Murray

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe cost?

A 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe cost $455,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $386,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $452,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $247,500 to $808,318, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $452,300, up 28.1% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $386,000 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 13 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe a good investment?

It has depreciated 1% against its $455,500 list price. Values are up 28.1% over the past 12 months. Only 2,157 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $247,500 to $808,318, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe have sold?

Shifty has 39 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe on file. The earliest was on Sep 29, 2022.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe sold?

The highest public sale on file is $808,318, on Nov 2, 2024.

What has a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $433,000Oct 17, 2026Crystal Laurite Silver · 4,300 mi
  • $325,500Sep 10, 20266,073 mi
  • $446,000Sep 9, 2026Crystal Laurite Silver · 5,000 mi

About the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe

Gordon Murray's vision of a modern 300 SLR materialized as this remarkable McLaren-Mercedes collaboration. Built in Woking using Formula 1 technology, the SLR combines a carbon fiber monocoque with Mercedes' hand-built supercharged V8, producing 617 horsepower through a sophisticated 5-speed automatic transmission. The iconic gullwing doors and dramatic proportions create an unmistakable presence, while the carbon ceramic brakes and advanced aerodynamics deliver genuine supercar performance. With 2,157 coupes produced over seven years, the SLR represents a unique moment when two legendary brands merged their expertise. Original $455,500 MSRPs now seem modest given the car's historical significance and Murray's design pedigree. Values continue climbing as collectors recognize this as a defining supercar of the 2000s.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 55 on file
2006 · Crystal Laurite Silver · 4,300 mi
Cars & Bids
$433,000
Oct 17, 2026
2005 · Silver · 49,864 mi
RP Exotics
Last asking $314,995
No longer listed
2005 · Black · 5,280 mi
Ferrari of Newport Beach
Last asking $467,490
No longer listed
2006 · 6,073 mi
Collecting Cars
$325,500
Sep 10, 2026
2006 · Black · 5,049 mi
Maserati of Fort Lauderdale
Last asking $499,900
No longer listed
2006 · Crystal Laurite Silver · 5,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$446,000
Sep 9, 2026
2006 · Crystal Laurite Silver · 7,592 mi
Magden Motors
Last asking $475,900
No longer listed
2006 · Crystal Palladium Gray · 27,132 mi
Sotheby's Motorsport
Bid to $300,000
Jul 31, 2026
2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 7,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$391,000
Jul 22, 2026
2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 8,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$387,000
Jun 11, 2026
2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 8,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$350,000
Mar 11, 2026
2006 · Crystal Laurite Silver
RM Sotheby's
$401,000
Feb 27, 2026
2005 · Crystal Galaxite Black · 2,900 mi
Bring a Trailer
$386,000
Feb 13, 2026
2006 · Crystal Laurite Silver · 4,200 mi
Bring a Trailer
$365,000
Feb 5, 2026
2004 · Crystal Galaxit Black Metallic
RM Sotheby's
$376,433
€314,375
Jan 28, 2026
2006 · Crystal Galaxit Black Metallic · 3,300 mi
Bring a Trailer
$390,000
Dec 31, 2025
2006 · Crystal Laurit Silver Metallic
RM Sotheby's
$354,080
€303,125
Oct 18, 2025
2006 · CRYSTAL GALAXIT BLACK METALLIC
Barrett-Jackson
$330,000
Oct 18, 2025
2005 · Gray · 5,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $525,000
Oct 16, 2025
2006 · Black · 15,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $250,000
Sep 26, 2025

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