Mercedes Prices in 1976
Here is the original Mercedes price list for all models offered in the United States for model year 1976, there were two sets of price cards for 1976 model year cars. One released in October of 1975 for newly offered ’76 models with a price increase in May 1976.
The model line up remained unchanged in the U.S. from 1975 to 1976. Individual vehicle prices increased about 12% across the board between 1975 and 1976.
Option Observations
Notice that ‘Coco Mats’ were a factory option on Mercedes-Benz, listed as option equipment on the list above. Velour upholstery continued to be an optional upgrade from the standard MB tex material (click this link to read our in-depth article about MB tex upholstery), notice that velour and leather were the same price.
Price Increase – May 1976
The mid-year 1976 price increase was a small one, about 3.5% – 4% across all models.