The median 2018 C-Class in the Canadian market sits at $25,988. Most of what's out there lands between $21,026 and $34,992, which is a wide spread for one model year. That gap isn't noise. It's the difference between a base C 300 and an AMG-tuned C 43, and knowing which one you're looking at tells you most of what you need about a fair price.
At the typical mileage of 104,000 km, the median car has already taken its biggest depreciation hits. If a listing is priced near $26k with average kilometres, you're in normal territory. Push toward the low $21k end and you're looking at either a base trim, higher mileage, or both. The top of the range is almost entirely AMG money.
What the trims tell you
The two trims split cleanly. A C 300 runs a median of $21,026, with most sitting between $20,250 and $23,624. That's the value entry into this year, and the tight band means sellers aren't asking wildly different prices for it. Predictable is good when you're negotiating.
The C 43 AMG is a different car and a different bill: median $34,994, typically $29,391 to $35,816. You're paying roughly $14k over the C 300 for the AMG badge and drivetrain. Whether that's worth it is your call, but the pricing is consistent enough that you'll know quickly if a C 43 ask is out of line.
Mileage moves the needle by about $967 per 10,000 km. So a car with 60,000 km should carry roughly $4,000 more than one at 104,000, all else equal. Use that as your mental yardstick when two listings look close but the odometers don't match. We've flagged 20 deals on this model year in the last 90 days, so cars priced below the curve do surface.
Price by trim
| Trim | Median price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| C 43 AMG | $34,994 | $29,391–$35,816 |
| C 300 | $21,026 | $20,250–$23,624 |
Numbers reflect live listings across Canada over the last 90 days, filtered for outliers. Data as of . Prices in CAD.