What is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth?
Our estimate for a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz G-Class in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2021 G-Class on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2021 model sits today: 5 years in, 35% 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 1 862 262 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 1 690 934 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 1 394 114 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 468 148 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 32 549/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R 2 136 690 | — | See value → |
| 2021 (this page) | R 1 862 262 | +R 274 428 to newest | |
| 2020 | R 1 602 781 | +R 533 909 to newest | See value → |
2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: common questions
What is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth in South Africa?
Around R 1 862 262 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 2 029 866 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 1 694 658. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 1 638 791.
Is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 35% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 1 862 262 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 468 148 more. As a legendary retainer model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cost new?
About R 2 871 406 at launch pricing in 2021 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 65% of that.
What would financing a 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cost monthly?
At R 1 862 262 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 32 549 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.