For the same model year, dealers ask 28 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -22% and WA the priciest at +17%; an automatic Veloster asks -6% against the median of its model year.
Hyundai Veloster price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 7 | |
| 2019 | — | 8 | |
| 2017 | — | 10 | |
| 2016 | — | 24 | |
| 2015 | — | 11 | |
| 2014 | — | 15 | |
| 2013 | 2.1× | 30 | |
| 2012 | — | 23 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Hyundai Veloster the dealer markup works out at 28% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 215 | +9.5% | $7,172 |
| Private seller | 184 | -18.7% | $4,991 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 358 | -2.9% | $6,187 |
| Salvage | 13 | -26.5% | $4,227 |
| Rebuilt | 13 | +4.9% | $6,875 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2013 Veloster, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 36%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 12 | |
| 75–100k miles | 16 | |
| 100–125k miles | 33 | |
| 125–150k miles | 23 | |
| 150–175k miles | 15 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Hyundai Veloster is transmission: AUTOMATIC asks -6% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 90 | +2.9% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 295 | -5.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Hyundai Veloster asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +17%, cheapest FL at -22% — 40 points apart, which on a $5,988 car is roughly $2,371.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 76 | |
| TX | 40 | |
| NC | 18 | |
| CA | 51 | |
| MO | 12 | |
| CO | 25 | |
| NV | 16 | |
| AZ | 16 | |
| OR | 15 | |
| WA | 36 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Hyundai Veloster cost?
The median asking price is $5,988 across 432 live listings. A 2012 asks about $3,800 and a 2020 about $9,999. The most listed year is 2013, at $5,500.
Is it cheaper to buy a Veloster from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 9.5% above and private sellers 18.7% below, a gap of about $1,946 on a 2017 at $6,900.
How much value does a Veloster lose per 25,000 miles?
About 14% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2013 Veloster, measured from the 75–100k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Hyundai Veloster valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Veloster?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -22.2% against the national median, and WA most at +17.4%. On the typical $5,988 Veloster that spread is about $2,371.
Why do Veloster prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 30 listings of the 2013 Veloster, the priciest tenth asks 2.1× what the cheapest tenth does: $7,500 against $3,500.
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