TX is the cheapest state at -17% and OR the priciest at +13%; a front-wheel drive GLA-Class asks -7% against the median of its model year.
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 6 | |
| 2021 | — | 14 | |
| 2020 | — | 7 | |
| 2019 | — | 23 | |
| 2018 | — | 19 | |
| 2017 | — | 9 | |
| 2016 | — | 9 | |
| 2015 | 2.3× | 33 |
For the 2021 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a median asking price of $19,999; the Toyota RAV4 asks $24,995, the Jeep Wrangler $26,500 and the Hyundai Tucson $15,988. Only the Hyundai Tucson asks less.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class the dealer markup works out at 2% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 209 | -1.1% | $18,506 |
| Private seller | 80 | -3.2% | $12,793 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2015 GLA-Class, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 23%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 29 | |
| 100–125k miles | 17 | |
| 125–150k miles | 18 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is drivetrain: FWD asks -7% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 88 | -0.3% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 102 | -7.3% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OR at +13%, cheapest TX at -17% — 30 points apart, which on a $14,900 car is roughly $4,485.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 19 | |
| FL | 24 | |
| NV | 13 | |
| CO | 16 | |
| CA | 74 | |
| DE | 14 | |
| WA | 22 | |
| HI | 59 | |
| OR | 18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class cost?
The median asking price is $14,900 across 340 live listings. A 2015 asks about $10,400 and a 2025 about $37,484.
Is a used GLA-Class cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2021 model year the GLA-Class has a median asking price of $19,999 and the Toyota RAV4 $24,995, so the GLA-Class asks 20% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a GLA-Class from a private seller?
Barely. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 1.1% below and private sellers 3.2% below.
How much value does a GLA-Class lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2015 GLA-Class, measured from the 75–100k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a GLA-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, TX asks least at -16.7% against the national median, and OR most at +13.4%. On the typical $14,900 GLA-Class that spread is about $4,485.
Why do GLA-Class prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 33 listings of the 2015 GLA-Class, the priciest tenth asks 2.3× what the cheapest tenth does: $15,950 against $6,995.
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