A 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class still asks 50% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 70 suvs we price, that ranks #48, below the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−29.6%), after which losses ease to about 8.5% a year. Mileage costs it 15%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 182 listings.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value by year
The newest GL-Class at under half the 2016 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $5,800 (45% of it). A 2014 and a 2013 ask almost the same, $9,980 against $9,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $9,995 | $20,494 | 26 | |
| 2015 | $8,500 | $14,999 | 23 | |
| 2014 | $7,400 | $14,500 | 31 | |
| 2013 | $3,000 | $12,999 | 20 | |
| 2012 | $4,800 | $12,990 | 20 | |
| 2011 | $1,500 | $8,900 | 19 | |
| 2010 | $1,800 | $8,995 | 10 | |
| 2009 | $3,995 | $7,900 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $2,699 | $8,995 | 12 | |
| 2007 | $1,950 | $8,990 | 17 |
How the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class depreciates
The newest Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has a median asking price of $12,995; a 9-year-older one runs about $4,900 — roughly 62% lost over 9 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class about 15% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $9,995, selling private-party nets about $12,995, and a lot asks near $20,494 — a $10,499 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the GL-Class costs a median 13% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $12,948 (18) | $13,995 (43) | +8% |
| 2015 | $14,000 (27) | $12,995 (33) | −7% |
| 2014 | $10,000 (38) | $11,794 (44) | +18% |
| 2013 | $9,250 (54) | $10,108 (25) | +9% |
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,900 to $12,995 across 10 model years. A 2016 is worth about $12,995, the median of 26 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's value?
Among GL-Classs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $10,550, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $5,900; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 15%.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year is the best value?
The newest GL-Class at under half the 2016 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $5,800 (45% of it). A 2014 and a 2013 ask almost the same, $9,980 against $9,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 13% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
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