For the same model year, dealers ask -10 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at +0% and OR the priciest at +24%.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 7 | |
| 2023 | — | 7 | |
| 2022 | — | 5 | |
| 2021 | — | 13 | |
| 2020 | — | 10 | |
| 2019 | — | 13 | |
| 2018 | — | 14 | |
| 2017 | 1.9× | 32 |
For the 2020 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a median asking price of $29,295; the Kia Telluride asks $18,638 and the Cadillac Escalade $34,900. Only the Cadillac Escalade asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class the dealer markup works out at -10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 178 | +9.7% | $26,852 |
| Private seller | 51 | +19.4% | $31,395 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2017 GLS-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 28%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 32 | |
| 100–125k miles | 16 | |
| 125–150k miles | 28 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OR at +24%, cheapest FL at +0% — 24 points apart, which on a $22,900 car is roughly $5,404.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 17 | |
| MN | 12 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| CA | 68 | |
| NC | 13 | |
| CO | 20 | |
| WA | 32 | |
| HI | 16 | |
| OR | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class cost?
The median asking price is $22,900 across 280 live listings. A 2017 asks about $14,975 and a 2025 about $77,999.
Is a used GLS-Class cheaper than a Kia Telluride?
No. For the 2020 model year the GLS-Class has a median asking price of $29,295 and the Kia Telluride $18,638, so the GLS-Class asks 57% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a GLS-Class from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 10 points more than dealers.
How much value does a GLS-Class lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2017 GLS-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 GLS-Class valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a GLS-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at +0.0% against the national median, and OR most at +23.6%. On the typical $22,900 GLS-Class that spread is about $5,404.
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