Best Mercedes-Benz G500 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz G500 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 172 verified sales, the 2004 is the most affordable at $30,862. The 2002 trades most often (58 verified sales). No comparable sale since Mar 29, 2026, so the 2004's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz G500 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 G500 | $35,200 | 40% | 18 | 1 |
| 2007 G500 | $36,962No sale since Feb 2026 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 2006 G500 | $41,995 | — | 9 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2005 G500 | $38,800 | — | 13 | — |
| 2004 G500 | $30,862No comparable sale since Mar 2026 | — | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 G500 | $33,770 | — | 32 | 1 |
| 2002 G500 | $46,702 | — | 58 | 1 |
| 2001 G500 | $27,359No comparable sale since Sep 2023 | — | 7 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2000 G500 | $44,200No comparable sale since Sep 2025 | — | 11 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Mercedes-Benz G500 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz G500 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz G500 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 172 verified sales, the 2004 is the most affordable at $30,862. The 2002 trades most often (58 verified sales). No comparable sale since Mar 29, 2026, so the 2004's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mercedes-Benz G500 year is the cheapest?
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz G500 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $30,862. No comparable sale since Mar 29, 2026, so the 2004's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 2002, at $46,702.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz G500 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz G500 is worth from $30,862 to $46,702 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mercedes-Benz G500 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.