Used Mercedes-Benz GLA for SaleNationwide

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 $26,051, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,050. 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 has broad appeal if you want a compact luxury SUV with style, tech, and performance. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the GLA for its stylish design, luxurious interior, and strong performance. They also frequently highlight its compact size, smooth handling, and technology features.

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

The main tradeoffs center on ride quality, handling, and cargo space, especially in recent years where expert testing calls out a firmer ride and limited room for gear.

36.0% 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, and performance, and expert testing also highlights its premium-feel tech and broad powertrain range. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a well-liked compact luxury SUV with a clear identity.

• 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 condition and maintenance history, so a careful pre-purchase inspection matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.7% — 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:

• Infotainment: MBUX infotainment system with two 7.0-inch display screens, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
• 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 entry-level model in the lineup, with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, and available 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It suits you if you want the core GLA experience with the model’s compact size, modern tech, and premium badge.
• GLA 35 AMG: The performance step-up, adding 302 hp, AMG-specific sport suspension, high-performance brakes, AMG-specific exhaust, and multiple drive modes. This is the best fit if you want the strongest performance and the most athletic character in the range.
• GLA 45 AMG: The top performance model, with 382 hp, upgraded brakes, sophisticated engine cooling, reinforced body shell, and additional dynamics modes. It suits you if you want the most powerful and track-capable version of the GLA.

What Mercedes-Benz GLA do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, colors, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you may see a broader mix of listings and pricing.

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

Most model years are down by double digits year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value than you would have seen a year ago. The pattern also shows that newer and older years alike have softened, so you can find meaningful price movement across the lineup. The 2023, 2018, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA safe?

• 2021: 7/10

Mercedes gives every GLA a reasonable amount of active safety features, including a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, vehicle-exit warning, automatic emergency braking, driver-drowsiness monitoring, and crosswind assist.

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 −10.34% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −15.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,885. The Mercedes-Benz GLA offers a premium-feeling cabin and a strong mix of style and performance that make it easy to live with as a compact luxury SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Mercedes sells the GLA in three variants, with another coming soon, and the turbo-four engine gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined.
• 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, 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.