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What is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth?

Our estimate for a 6-year-old Mercedes-Benz G-Class in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 1 602 781
R 1 458 531 to R 1 747 031
Trade-in offer
R 1 410 447
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 2 721 712
2020 launch pricing
Value kept
59%
R 1 118 931 depreciated

The 2020 G-Class on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2020 model sits today: 6 years in, 41% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 9% a year.

If you buy it now

Fair buy price (retail)R 1 602 781
Worth in 1 yearR 1 455 325
Worth in 3 yearsR 1 184 667
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 418 114
±Monthly financedR 28 014/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2021R 1 862 262See value →
2020 (this page)R 1 602 781+R 259 481 to newest
2019R 1 379 455+R 482 807 to newestSee value →

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: common questions

What is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth in South Africa?

Around R 1 602 781 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 1 747 031 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 1 458 531. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 1 410 447.

Is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 41% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 1 602 781 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 418 114 more. As a legendary retainer model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.

What did a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cost new?

About R 2 721 712 at launch pricing in 2020 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 59% of that.

What would financing a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cost monthly?

At R 1 602 781 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 28 014 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.

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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.