How Much Value A 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Lost In 5 Years

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class first hit the U.S. market for the 2002 model year, and spent the decades that followed building a strong reputation among consumers and auto reviewers alike. And while the off-road-friendly line of five-seat luxury SUVs has plenty of offer drivers, one of its more unsung skills is its value retention. The base-model 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 boasted a starting MSRP of $131,750, and as of September 2026, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) reports it's still worth $95,900. This means that the base-model G-Class lost roughly 27.2% — or $35,850 — of its original value in five years. Meanwhile, the higher-end 2021 G 63 AMG had an MSRP of $157,700, but still boasts a KBB fair purchase price of $128,000 in September 2026.

New cars tend to depreciate as soon as you drive them off the lot, but the rate at which the 2021 G-Class' value has declined is exceptionally low both for its manufacturer and the vehicle market at large. According to CarEdge, the typical Mercedes-Benz model loses 46% of its value over five years, while KBB similarly estimates that the average new vehicle depreciates 45% in the same time frame. While exact value-retention figures can vary depending on a number of factors, G-Class models have exceptional value retention — even beyond the 2021 model year. In 2026, iSeeCars ranked the G-Class No. 2 on its list of Mercedes-Benz models ranked by resale value, estimating that G-Class models retain 68.3% of their value over five years.

While there are plenty of other SUVs that retain over half their value after five years, the resale value tied to the 2021 G-Class actually went up in 2026. According to KBB's assessment of private-party sales figures, trade-in values, and auction data, the 2021 G-Class was valued at $93,892 in 2025 — over $2,000 less than in September 2026.

There are a number of reasons that inform this increase, with one being that new G-Class models likely aren't as accessible to consumers as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, global chip-shortage, and Trump's automotive tariffs all significantly impacted new car prices. For instance, a 2026 G 550 starts at $153,900 – roughly 16.8% more than the same model's starting price in 2021. However, it's worth noting that scarcity combined with popularity means that dealership pricing is often well over the starting MSRP for G-Class models. Some would-be buyers have reported dealership prices of anywhere from $25,000 to over $50,000 above MSRP, making a used 2021 model look particularly appealing.