Mercedes-Benz GLC Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLC lists at $24,965 — 58.3% below the $59,848 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $36,500 (39% below new). Median odometer at that age: 54,916 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) | — | $59,848 | — | — | 5470 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $45,411 | −24.1% | 11,117 | 977 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $38,894 | −35% | 25,209 | 748 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $36,500 | −39% | 30,040 | 692 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $28,154 | −53% | 42,384 | 1146 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $24,965 | −58.3% | 54,916 | 708 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $21,990 | −63.3% | 66,696 | 566 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $17,990 | −69.9% | 72,892 | 707 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $16,697 | −72.1% | 85,326 | 577 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz GLC's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz GLC? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLC depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLC lists at $24,965 — 58.3% below the $59,848 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $36,500 (39% below new). Median odometer at that age: 54,916 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (708 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 14 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz GLC's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz GLC a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLC saves about $23,348 versus new (39% below) with a median 30,040 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 GLC's median new price today (5470 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).