2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS: real cost in California
See the GLS on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 450 4MATIC · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$93,950the advertised price
Drive away$104,069with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,689/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,329/moeverything, after resale
$104,069 to drive away + $106,566 to run it for 6 years − $42,948 back at resale = $167,687, or $2,329 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$104,069
Running it, 6 yrs+$106,566
Back at resale−$42,948
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$93,950Feesfreight $1,450 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,535Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$8,584Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$25,440Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$22,541Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$21,085Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$20,727Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,562Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$42,948True cost $167,687 ÷ 72 months$2,329 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats6
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine375–603 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.0–5.4 sMercedes-Benz's figure
Fuel economy17–21 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires21" or 22"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 6 seats.| GLS 450 4MATIC | $93,950 | $104,069 | $167,687 | ✓ $2,329/mo | 21 MPG |
| GLS 580 4MATIC | $120,950 | $133,496 | $205,149 | $2,849/mo | 17 MPG |
| AMG GLS 63 | $155,250 | $170,880 | $245,980 | $3,416/mo | 17 MPG |
GLS 450 4MATIC
✓ $2,329/mo
True cost
GLS 580 4MATIC
$2,849/mo
True cost
AMG GLS 63
$3,416/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
GLS 450 4MATIC$93,950
GLS 580 4MATIC$120,950
AMG GLS 63$155,250
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $1,050
✓ from GLS 580 4MATIC
Dual-zone climate
✓
Massaging seats
+ $2,700
✓ from GLS 580 4MATIC
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $1,100
✓ from AMG GLS 63
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $850
✓ from AMG GLS 63
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free driving
Full standard equipment on the GLS 450 4MATIC (105 items)
- 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
- ECO Start/Stop system
- 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive
- 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission with shift paddles
- OFFROAD menu and "Transparent Hood" display
- Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
- One-touch "Carwash mode"
- AIRMATIC suspension
- Illuminated grille surround
- 21-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
- 7-seat cabin configuration
- Natural Grain Dark Brown Birch wood trim
- Nappa leather steering wheel
- Topstitched MB-Tex upper dash trim
- Digital Extra: Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Speed Limit Warning
- Digital Extra: Speed Limit Function
- Crosswind Assist
- Digital Extra: Car-to-X Communication
- Brake Assist
- Evasive Steering Function
- Evasive Steering Function Plus
- Blind Spot Assist Plus
- Exit Warning
- Lane Keeping Function
- Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE ASSIST
- Digital Extra: Steering Assist
- Digital Extra: Lane Change Assist
- Digital Extra: Proactive Lane Change Assist
- Emergency Stop Function
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service (10 years)
- Reversing camera
- Digital Extra: 360° camera
- Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360
- LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
- DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps w/projections
- Digital Extra: Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- Seat belt technology
- 8 air bags
- Front center air bag
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- High-strength unibody
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- Digital Extra: GUARD 360° Vehicle Protection Plus
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
- Power front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Energizing seat kinetics
- Power-folding 50/50-split 3rd-row seats
- MB-Tex upholstery
- Panorama roof
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Heated steering wheel
- Versatile, expansive, well-equipped cargo area
- Retractable luggage cover
- Side-mirror logo projectors
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Illuminated door sills
- Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Digital Extra: Connected services
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Digital Extra: Digital Vehicle Key
- Power liftgate
- Privacy glass
- Infrared-remote window opening and closing
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Garage door opener
- Brake HOLD feature
- 4th Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Digital Extra: MBUX Virtual Assistant
- MBUX Superscreen
- 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display
- 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen
- Touchpad controller
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Zero-layer menu concept
- Over-the-air software updates
- Selfie and video camera
- Digital Extra: MBUX Navigation (7 years)
- Digital Extra: MBUX Live Traffic Information (7 years)
- Digital Extra: No-charge navigation map updates for 7 years
- Digital Extra: MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
- Digital Extra: Route-based speed adjustment
- Digital Extra: MBUX Entertainment Package (1 year)
- Burmester Surround Sound System
- Dolby Atmos w/Sound Personalization
- FrontBass system
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM trial subscription
- Front-cabin wireless charging
- Multiple USB-C ports
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Digital Extra: Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Digital Extra: Wireless Android Auto
Recalls
We couldn't match the GLS in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 GLS in California?
- $104,069 to drive away for the GLS 450 4MATIC, from a $93,950 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,689 loan payment, about $2,563 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,329 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Mercedes-Benz's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it (our estimate where it doesn't). Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.