A 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class averages $13,995 today, with most selling between $8,800 and $19,995. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class from real US listings across 10 model years ($3,900–$13,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class still asks 43% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 69 suvs we price, that ranks #56, below the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−34.9%), after which losses ease to about 15.6% a year. Mileage costs it 16%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 321 listings.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,800 | $19,995 | 24 | |
| 2015 | $8,900 | $16,799 | 24 | |
| 2014 | $8,800 | $21,900 | 68 | |
| 2013 | $4,700 | $13,999 | 41 | |
| 2012 | $1,900 | $12,990 | 39 | |
| 2011 | $2,400 | $9,495 | 30 | |
| 2010 | $3,000 | $7,600 | 33 | |
| 2009 | $2,650 | $8,500 | 6 | |
| 2008 | $4,995 | $9,495 | 32 | |
| 2007 | $3,000 | $10,850 | 24 |
How the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Mercedes-Benz GL-Class averages $13,995; a 9-year-older one runs about $5,900 — roughly 58% lost over 9 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every suv we price, ranked by how much of its 2016 price a 2011 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sits at #56 of 69, against a class median of 57%.
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class at each model year — the median of 939 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class about 16% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,800, selling private-party nets about $13,995, and a lot asks near $19,995 — a $11,195 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class worth?
A 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class averages $13,995 today (roughly $8,800–$19,995). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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