Best Mercedes-Benz GL450 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz GL450 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 89 verified sales, the 2011 is the most affordable at $14,305. The 2012 trades most often (21 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 11, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 4 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz GL450 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 GL450 | $15,155 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2015 GL450 | $19,734No sale since Apr 2026 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 2014 GL450 | $17,810 | — | 15 | — |
| 2013 GL450 | $17,292 | — | 10 | — |
| 2012 GL450 | $14,400 | — | 21 | — |
| 2011 GL450 | $14,305 | — | 11 | — |
| 2010 GL450 | $11,582 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 2008 GL450 | $10,207 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
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.
Which GL450 year is appreciating?
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Best Mercedes-Benz GL450 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz GL450 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz GL450 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 89 verified sales, the 2011 is the most affordable at $14,305. The 2012 trades most often (21 verified sales). 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 GL450 year is the cheapest?
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $14,305. The most valuable is the 2014, at $17,810.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz GL450 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz GL450 is worth from $14,305 to $17,810 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 GL450 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.