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    $8,767
    fair price
    $455 below market
    • 131,792 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • Midwest Auto Store (449 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Florence, KY / 449 miles away from Columbus, GA

    Local Trade In .. GL 450 4MATIC .. Power SUNROOF .. Black Leather Seats with Heated Front Buckets .. Third Row .. Navigation System .. Backup Cam...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE9CA795701
    Stock: P7737A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-08-2025

  • $9,495
    fair price
    $277 below market
    • 146,016 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • MGM Imports (468 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Cincinnati, OH / 468 miles away from Columbus, GA

    2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC---GREAT CONDITION, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, 3RD ROW SEAT, BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR, NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERA, POWER AND HEATE...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE1CA790301
    Stock: 3637
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-26-2025

  • $15,775
    fair price
    $637 above market
    • 124,624 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Just Cars Motors (424 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Raleigh, NC / 424 miles away from Columbus, GA

    The front windshield is in excellent condition. The interior was well maintained and is extra clean. The exterior was well maintained and is extra cle...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EEXGA677581
    Stock: 677581
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-06-2025

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    $11,995
    fair price
    $2 below market
    • 161,550 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Prime Line Auto Sales (355 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Davenport, FL / 355 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EE6GA620696
    Stock: N620696
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-06-2025

  • $8,995
    fair price
    $341 above market
    • 164,555 miles
    • No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • Stan's Premium Cars (313 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Leesburg, FL / 313 miles away from Columbus, GA

    Classy and refined, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class rises above the competition with its confident road manners and excellent build quality.The 2012 M...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE3CA777887
    Stock: P25-024
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-05-2025

    • 164,299 miles
    • 1 accident, 4 owners, personal use
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Great Florida Motors (489 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in West Palm Beach, FL / 489 miles away from Columbus, GA

    2012 Mercedes GL350. Diesel. Excellent Condition. We have owned this vehicle for over 2 years and 20K miles. 164K miles. It has been great for us. 3 r...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF2FE3CA789891
    Stock: CapCity-GL350
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-28-2024

  • $13,995
    fair price
    $264 above market
    • 108,917 miles
    • 3 accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Champ Motors (113 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Roswell, GA / 113 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EE9GA640120
    Stock: 5408
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-23-2024

  • $15,999
    fair price
    $246 above market
    • 94,469 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Forsyth Imports (124 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Cumming, GA / 124 miles away from Columbus, GA

    Visit Forsyth Imports online at forsythimports.com to get more information on this vehicle or call us at 4**-5**-2*** today to schedule your test driv...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EE2GA685982
    Stock: 685982
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-09-2023

  • New Listing
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    $13,995
    fair price
    $350 below market
    • 122,911 miles
    • 2 accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Genesis of Collageville (262 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Cottageville, SC / 262 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EE9GA653112
    Stock: GC3292
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-21-2025

  • $14,995
    fair price
    $124 above market
    • 104,906 miles
    • 4 accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Art Auto Sales (307 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Monroe, NC / 307 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EE7GA619976
    Stock: 1052
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 01-31-2025

  • $13,960
    fair price
    $121 above market
    • 121,503 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Ride-Rite Memphis (344 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Memphis, TN / 344 miles away from Columbus, GA

    Visit Ride-Rite Memphis online at rideritememphis.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 9**-3**-2*** today to schedule your test driv...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EE2GA653467
    Stock: 3887
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 12-07-2024

    • 110,800 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • Sign & Drive Motors (246 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Jacksonville, FL / 246 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF2FE0CA777374
    Stock: 4114
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-22-2025

    • 96,565 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • The MDB Motor Company (78 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Fairburn, GA / 78 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE1CA794042
    Stock: 1072
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 08-07-2024

    • 184,907 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • Goldstar Auto Brokers (128 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Birmingham, AL / 128 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF7DE6GA649977
    Stock: 649977
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-26-2025

    • 114,968 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • Import Plus Auto Sales (110 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Norcross, GA / 110 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: Yes

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE1CA798110
    Stock: 798110
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-30-2024

  • New Listing
    • 179,594 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • Champion Car Company (321 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Mooresville, NC / 321 miles away from Columbus, GA

    Looking for a premium SUV that blends luxury with everyday practicality? This 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D is an incredible find!...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BEXCA799577
    Stock: 799577
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 143,000 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • Hall Family Autos (390 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Maceo, KY / 390 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE5CA768270
    Stock: 768270
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-31-2024

    • 158,097 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • A&R Auto Sales of Raleigh (431 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Raleigh, NC / 431 miles away from Columbus, GA

    Visit A+R Automotive to shop our great deals. You can contact us or call 9**-5**-1*** to schedule your test drive today.

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE1CA771148
    Stock: 10033
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-04-2023

  • New Listing
    • 62,588 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Los Angeles, CA / 1,919 miles away from Columbus, GA

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE6CA803043
    Stock: 2003726414
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-15-2025

    • 139,569 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    • A&S 1 Imports (473 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Cincinnati, OH / 473 miles away from Columbus, GA

    CLEAN CAR. SKOME FREE , GOOD RUNNING VEHICLE.

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGBF7BE9CA774346
    Stock: 774346
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 10-12-2024

    • 121,710 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 7 Seats, 17 City / 21 Hwy MPG
    • First Choice Motors (465 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Bonita Springs, FL / 465 miles away from Columbus, GA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    19 Combined MPG (17 City/21 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 4JGDF6EE7GA682897
    Stock: 682897
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Consumer Reviews for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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5 out of 5 stars

2013 GL 450 Perfection

Douglas, 07/03/2016
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
After months of research into the true SUV and Luxury class of truck based, non-crossover vehicles, the GL450 consistently rated high among the likes of the Audi Q7, Escalade, Land Cruiser, Range Rover and Lexus 570. Because of the company it kept regarding comparable SUV's in the Luxury Class, I selected the Mercedes Benz GL450 as the used vehicle to buy. I have no single regret. This … machine is as advertised in terms of its power, handling, comfort and high quality assembly of interior and exterior materials and design. I immediately took my "new" used Mercedes on a 3,000 mile road trip. The performance and reliability were flawless as the comfort and handling were as good as I have ever had. Ok, the highest quality SUV I've owned is a 2011 Nissan Murano so one could say "what does he know"? Right your are but because I've been driving since early 1960, I know what I like, know what is fake and the true meaning of quality, or "high" quality. This 2013 hit all the marks and I am impressed with its Sherman Tank domination of the road with more than adequate comfort and non-fatigue long haul driving experience. Love how the cruise control operates and can shift up/down in 1 MPH or 5 MPH increments. The immediate power available in the twin-turbo V8 is extremely satisfying. Gas mileage is not an area I gave too much concern to because of the weight and size of the GL450, it's not great for sure but it isn't as poor as many of the comparable vehicles mentioned above, so in that category I say the GL450 is decent. If I could have found one with all zone climate control and Panoramic Sunroof, those would be icing on the cake. I found one painted in Iridium Silver, performance Package 2 and with all the standard features this beauty is still amazing and priced mid $40,000 with 31,000 miles returned from lease. Best deal and best true SUV I've had ever. Highly, highly recommended.
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Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Columbus, GA Values

Estimated values
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl 7A) with no options
ConditionTrade-InPrivate PartyDealer Retail
Outstanding$4,828$8,474$10,588
Clean$4,597$8,014$9,948
Average$4,211$7,247$8,882
Rough$3,710$6,250$7,496

The average list price of a used 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in Columbus, Georgia is $12,836. The average mileage on a used Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 for sale in Columbus, Georgia is 131,302. Based on the average mileage of 131,302 for used 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class for sale in Columbus, GA and using an average vehicle condition rating, which means the vehicle may have a few mechanical and/or cosmetic problems and may require a considerable amount of reconditioning, we appraise the average trade-in value of a used Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 in Columbus, Georgia to be $4,211.

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