For the same model year, dealers ask 24 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -7% and WA the priciest at +27%; a four-wheel drive GLK-Class asks +10% against the median of its model year.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 16 | |
| 2014 | — | 20 | |
| 2013 | 3.2× | 30 | |
| 2012 | — | 13 | |
| 2011 | — | 18 | |
| 2010 | — | 25 |
For the 2013 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has a median asking price of $8,400; the Nissan Xterra asks $12,400. It is the cheapest of the two, 32% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class the dealer markup works out at 24% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 190 | +17.7% | $9,430 |
| Private seller | 162 | -6.2% | $7,297 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2013 GLK-Class, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 36%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 11 | |
| 100–125k miles | 22 | |
| 125–150k miles | 13 | |
| 150–175k miles | 24 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is drivetrain: 4WD asks +10% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 155 | +10.4% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 66 | +8.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +27%, cheapest FL at -7% — 34 points apart, which on a $7,995 car is roughly $2,710.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 41 | |
| NY | 16 | |
| GA | 14 | |
| AZ | 25 | |
| CA | 104 | |
| TX | 28 | |
| NV | 12 | |
| HI | 29 | |
| OR | 32 | |
| WA | 32 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class cost?
The median asking price is $7,995 across 440 live listings. A 2010 asks about $6,495 and a 2015 about $11,300. The most listed year is 2013, at $8,400.
Is a used GLK-Class cheaper than a Nissan Xterra?
Yes. For the 2013 model year the GLK-Class has a median asking price of $8,400 and the Nissan Xterra $12,400, so the GLK-Class asks 32% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a GLK-Class from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 17.7% above and private sellers 6.2% below, a gap of about $2,701 on a 2015 at $11,300.
How much value does a GLK-Class lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2013 GLK-Class, measured from the 100–125k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a GLK-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -6.5% against the national median, and WA most at +27.4%. On the typical $7,995 GLK-Class that spread is about $2,710.
Why do GLK-Class prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 30 listings of the 2013 GLK-Class, the priciest tenth asks 3.2× what the cheapest tenth does: $11,950 against $3,700.
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