A 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class averages $47,584 today, with most selling between $45,700 and $47,895. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class from real US listings across 11 model years ($9,800–$47,584) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class still asks 48% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 suvs we price, that ranks #36, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−36%), after which losses ease to about 21.4% a year. Mileage costs it 74%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 156 listings.
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz GLA-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,700 | $47,895 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $33,995 | $39,884 | 26 | |
| 2023 | $22,250 | $36,288 | 4 | |
| 2022 | $17,995 | $35,977 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $21,880 | $28,900 | 11 | |
| 2020 | $13,998 | $18,995 | 8 | |
| 2019 | $8,999 | $22,000 | 14 | |
| 2018 | $8,999 | $20,995 | 33 | |
| 2017 | $10,999 | $13,995 | 12 | |
| 2016 | $8,999 | $13,991 | 5 | |
| 2015 | $8,800 | $14,700 | 37 |
How the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz GLA-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 GLA-Class averages $47,584; a 11-year-older one runs about $10,900 — roughly 77% lost over 11 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every suv we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class sits at #36 of 68, against a class median of 48%.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class at each model year — the median of 268 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz GLA-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 GLA-Class about 74% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz GLA-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 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $45,700, selling private-party nets about $47,584, and a lot asks near $47,895 — a $2,195 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class worth?
A 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class averages $47,584 today (roughly $45,700–$47,895). 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 GLA-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 GLA-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 GLA-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-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 GLA-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 GLA-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.