Used Mercedes-Benz GLA for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the Mercedes-Benz GLA cost in today's market?

Used Mercedes-Benz GLA prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mercedes-Benz GLA's current nationwide average price is $25,731, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $25,698 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA a good car?

Yes — the Mercedes-Benz GLA is a strong pick if you want a compact luxury crossover with style, tech, and a premium badge. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, luxurious interior, and impressive performance. They also like the smooth handling, compact size, and technology features.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are ride quality, handling, and cargo space, especially in recent expert-tested years.

35.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz GLA models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Mercedes-Benz GLA strong marks for style, comfort, performance, and technology. Expert commentary also points to a premium-feeling cabin and a broad spread of powertrain choices.

• Owners rate the Mercedes-Benz GLA between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and the equipment you want.

What should I look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz GLA?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: MBUX infotainment system with two 7.0-inch display screens in one housing
• Fuel efficiency: The turbo-four engine gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined. The 4MATIC version does one mpg worse in each category; lower fuel economy is typical for an all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Which Mercedes-Benz GLA trim should I buy?

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA offers these trims:

• GLA 250: The core model brings the 2.0-liter turbo-four, eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, and available front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It suits you if you want the most accessible entry into the redesigned GLA lineup.
• GLA 250 4MATIC: This version adds Mercedes’ all-wheel-drive system and hill-descent control, making it the better choice if you want extra traction and a more capable all-weather setup.
• AMG GLA 35: This performance trim adds the AMG-enhanced turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, AWD, AMG-specific sport suspension, high-performance brakes, AMG-specific exhaust, and multiple drive modes. It is the best fit if you want the strongest performance in the lineup.

What Mercedes-Benz GLA do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA years with the most listings are 2025, 2026, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. More listings also make it easier for you to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Mercedes-Benz GLA's resale value?

Most model years in the GLA lineup are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are especially steep on several recent and older years, creating more room for value-minded buyers. A few years have fallen less sharply than the rest, but the overall pattern still favors used-car shoppers.

The 2023, 2026, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA safe?

• 2021: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLA now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −9.3% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −17.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 35.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,940. The Mercedes-Benz GLA offers a premium-feeling cabin and a compact, easy-to-maneuver footprint.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Mercedes sells the GLA in three variants, with another coming soon. There’s the traditional GLA 250 and GLA 250 4MATIC, and the AMG GLA 35.
• Tech: The GLA comes standard with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system, which includes two 7.0-inch display screens in one housing, and buyers can upgrade their model to include a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12-speaker Burmester audio system, wireless device charging, a WiFi hot spot, head-up display, and navigation.
• Safety: In order to get nearly all the most desirable active safety technology in the GLA, buyers need to opt for the Driver Assistance Package ($1,700), which includes adaptive cruise control, active lane-keeping assist, active blind-spot assist, and active brake assist with cross-traffic intervention.
• Starting price: The SUV starts at $36,230.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA compare to the 2022 BMW X1?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.