For the same model year, dealers ask 10 points more than private sellers; GA is the cheapest state at -19% and HI the priciest at +60%; a diesel GL-Class asks +23% against the median of its model year.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | 28 | |
| 2015 | — | 20 | |
| 2014 | 2× | 31 | |
| 2013 | — | 23 | |
| 2012 | — | 22 | |
| 2011 | — | 14 | |
| 2010 | — | 9 | |
| 2009 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 11 | |
| 2007 | — | 15 |
For the 2012 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has a median asking price of $6,900; the Honda Crosstour asks $8,450. It is the cheapest of the two, 18% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class the dealer markup works out at 10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 275 | +1.2% | $8,494 |
| Dealer | 272 | +11.3% | $9,818 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 485 | +6.2% | $9,207 |
| Rebuilt | 12 | +17.7% | $8,432 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2014 GL-Class, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 40%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 10 | |
| 75–100k miles | 14 | |
| 100–125k miles | 24 | |
| 125–150k miles | 25 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is fuel: DIESEL asks +23% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | 56 | +22.8% |
| Fuel | Gas | 465 | +3.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is HI at +60%, cheapest GA at -19% — 79 points apart, which on a $8,500 car is roughly $6,724.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 20 | |
| CO | 28 | |
| AZ | 15 | |
| FL | 71 | |
| NC | 15 | |
| NV | 26 | |
| DC | 22 | |
| CA | 187 | |
| WA | 55 | |
| HI | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz GL-Class cost?
The median asking price is $8,500 across 635 live listings. A 2007 asks about $4,995 and a 2016 about $13,500. The most listed year is 2014, at $9,995.
Is a used GL-Class cheaper than a Honda Crosstour?
Yes. For the 2012 model year the GL-Class has a median asking price of $6,900 and the Honda Crosstour $8,450, so the GL-Class asks 18% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a GL-Class from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 11.3% above and private sellers 1.2% above, a gap of about $1,364 on a 2016 at $13,500.
How much value does a GL-Class lose per 25,000 miles?
About 4% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2014 GL-Class, measured from the 100–125k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a GL-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -18.7% against the national median, and HI most at +60.4%. On the typical $8,500 GL-Class that spread is about $6,724.
Why do GL-Class prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 31 listings of the 2014 GL-Class, the priciest tenth asks 2× what the cheapest tenth does: $14,500 against $7,400.
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