A 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class still asks 32% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #83, below the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−42.4%), after which losses ease to about 11.2% a year. Mileage costs it 65%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 218 listings.
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class value by year
The newest GLC-Class at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $21,000 (39% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,884 | $61,550 | 20 | |
| 2025 | $39,579 | $57,199 | 7 | |
| 2024 | $32,000 | $52,167 | 9 | |
| 2023 | $33,690 | $41,062 | 6 | |
| 2022 | $22,495 | $33,999 | 28 | |
| 2021 | $15,899 | $37,990 | 4 | |
| 2020 | $18,203 | $29,997 | 18 | |
| 2019 | $12,800 | $22,500 | 38 | |
| 2018 | $11,999 | $21,599 | 38 | |
| 2017 | $9,900 | $19,500 | 25 | |
| 2016 | $10,892 | $16,995 | 20 | |
| 2009 | $3,995 | $3,995 | 5 |
How the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class depreciates
The newest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a median asking price of $53,450; a 17-year-older one runs about $3,995 — roughly 93% lost over 17 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class about 65% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $47,884, selling private-party nets about $53,450, and a lot asks near $61,550 — a $13,666 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the GLC-Class costs a median 3% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,000 (6) | $39,870 (8) | −5% |
| 2022 | $30,000 (16) | $28,487 (34) | −5% |
| 2020 | $21,000 (8) | $21,000 (25) | same |
| 2019 | $15,850 (26) | $18,544 (58) | +17% |
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,995 to $53,450 across 12 model years. A 2026 is worth about $53,450, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class's value?
Among GLC-Classs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $39,985, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $13,995; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 65%.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class year is the best value?
The newest GLC-Class at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $21,000 (39% of it).
Is a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 3% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
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