Mercedes-Benz SLK
Flagged undervalued because -7% vs 3-yr trend, -2% vs 2-yr avg, and inventory -0%.
What It's Actually Worth
Blended value of a standard 22 yr, 65k mi example, ~$12.2K now. The green line weighs confirmed auction sales most heavily (the amber dots — what cars actually hammered for), blends in fast-selling "just-missed" listings, and lightly smooths out month-to-month composition noise.
Did our model work? 51% direction calls right
Each faint amber line is a forecast we would have made at that point in the past (12-mo horizon), drawn against what actually happened (blue). Over 85 scored forecasts: 51% got the direction right, median value error ±18%.
Walk-forward: each ghost uses only data available at that date — no hindsight. Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Auction Scorecard gavel in range 4 in 10
We replayed 77 past auctions in this market — predicting each hammer price from market data before the sale (no hindsight). Typical miss: ±52%; the gavel landed inside our predicted range 4 in 10 of the time, and we lean slightly high on average.
| Sold | Car | Our range | Hammer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | 2015 · 40k mi | $4.8K–$10.7K | $21.6K | ✗ |
| 2024-04-24 | 2001 · 76k mi | $4.8K–$10.8K | $2.3K | ✗ |
| 2024-03-07 | 2007 · 27k mi | $6.9K–$15.4K | $17.0K | ✗ |
| 2024-03-04 | 2004 · 10k mi | $7.5K–$16.8K | $17.5K | ✗ |
| 2024-03-02 | 2003 · 55k mi | $5.3K–$11.7K | $6.4K | ✓ |
| 2024-02-29 | 2000 · 103k mi | $4.2K–$9.3K | $3.9K | ✗ |
| 2024-02-22 | 2004 · 53k mi | $5.3K–$11.9K | $6.5K | ✓ |
| 2024-01-18 | 1997 · 121k mi | $3.5K–$7.9K | $4.5K | ✓ |
Live now — calling it before the gavel
We're currently tracking 8 open auctions in this market. Here's our predicted hammer range for each — check back after they close.
| Closes | Car | Source | Our predicted range |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 2002 · 83k mi | ebay | $6.1K–$17.4K ($10.3K) |
| open | 2006 · 90k mi | ebay | $5.8K–$16.7K ($9.8K) |
| open | 2015 · 19k mi | classic | $9.4K–$26.6K ($15.8K) |
| open | 2014 · 70k mi | classic | $6.5K–$18.3K ($10.9K) |
| open | 2003 · 54k mi | classic | $6.8K–$19.3K ($11.5K) |
| open | 1999 · 54k mi | ebay | $6.9K–$19.3K ($11.5K) |
| open | 2007 · 41k mi | classic | $7.1K–$19.9K ($11.9K) |
| open | 2000 · 109k mi | classic | $5.1K–$14.2K ($8.5K) |
No-lookahead: predictions are made before each auction closes; the scorecard grades confirmed sold auctions only (no-sales excluded). A modeled estimate, not a guarantee. Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Where We Think It's Headed
Probability and range, not a single number. Wider = less certain (not bigger gains).
| Horizon | Direction | Probability | Confidence | Past accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mo | UP | 51% | Low | 68% |
| 12 mo | UP | 52% | Low | 51% |
| 24 mo | UP | 53% | Low | 49% |
Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Crystal Ball — What Leading Indicators Signal
Distinct from the trend forecast above: this blends all 8 leading indicators (each at its own lead time, de-duplicated so correlated ones don't double-count) into one signal. Leading indicators are collectively signaling higher over the next ~12 months (moderate conviction — 46% of weighted drivers agree), driven mainly by Case-Shiller Home Price and Silver, though Case-Shiller Home Price points the other way.
Are the indicators agreeing?
Each bar is one driver's current push; longer = more weight. All one side = high conviction; split = low.
If You’d Bought in 2012
$100K invested 2012-03 → today (14.5 yrs), this car vs where else you could've put the money. Rebased to 100 at the start; the dashed line is inflation (break-even).
What This Market Follows
Specialty-car prices don't move in a vacuum. These economic indicators have historically led this market — tap one to see it shifted forward by its lead time, overlaid on the value line.
LVMH (luxury proxy ADR) leads by about 20 months (moves with this market, correlation 0.62). Shown shifted forward 20 months so its turns line up with the market's.
Why We Think This
Current Inventory Snapshot
Comparable Markets
| Market | Undervaluation | Appreciation | Liquidity |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 1M Coupe (E82) | 44 | 44 | 57 |
| Nissan 350Z | 55 | 53 | 53 |
| Nissan 350Z NISMO | 51 | 9 | 56 |
| Nissan 370Z | 50 | 45 | 46 |
| Alfa Romeo 4C | 50 | 49 | 39 |
| Fiat 500 (2012-2019) | 66 | 29 | 48 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman | 47 | 47 | 39 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman GT4 | 19 | 42 | 41 |
Recent Signals & Alerts
- vin returned higher VIN relisted +$6,418 vs prior
- vin returned lower VIN relisted $-3,198 vs prior
- price jump Median asking moved sharply (z=-4.2)
- vin returned higher VIN relisted +$3,702 vs prior
- vin returned lower VIN relisted $-5,435 vs prior
- vin returned lower VIN relisted $-4,001 vs prior
Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.