Mercedes-Benz GLA Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLA lists at $22,880 — 53.6% below the $49,320 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $28,998 (41.2% below new). Median odometer at that age: 57,013 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $49,320 | — | — | 5123 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $32,998 | −33.1% | 17,902 | 542 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $33,146 | −32.8% | 19,858 | 100 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $28,998 | −41.2% | 30,719 | 596 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $26,042 | −47.2% | 41,929 | 235 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $22,880 | −53.6% | 57,013 | 333 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $18,481 | −62.5% | 63,304 | 224 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz GLA's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz GLA? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLA depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLA lists at $22,880 — 53.6% below the $49,320 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $28,998 (41.2% below new). Median odometer at that age: 57,013 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (333 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLA?
The steepest part of this curve is year 5 → 6, where it sheds another 8.9 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz GLA's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz GLA a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLA saves about $20,322 versus new (41.2% below) with a median 30,719 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Mercedes-Benz GLA's median new price today (5123 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).