For the same model year, dealers ask 18 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -16% and OR the priciest at +67%; a four-wheel drive Passat asks +32% against the median of its model year.
Volkswagen Passat price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | 7 | |
| 2021 | — | 10 | |
| 2020 | — | 11 | |
| 2019 | — | 6 | |
| 2018 | — | 27 | |
| 2017 | — | 26 | |
| 2016 | — | 27 | |
| 2015 | 3× | 61 | |
| 2014 | 2.9× | 63 | |
| 2013 | 3.2× | 63 | |
| 2012 | 3.6× | 58 | |
| 2010 | — | 6 | |
| 2009 | — | 8 | |
| 2008 | — | 11 | |
| 2007 | — | 8 | |
| 2005 | — | 7 | |
| 2004 | — | 11 | |
| 2003 | — | 14 | |
| 1996 | — | 6 |
For the 2020 model year, the Volkswagen Passat has a median asking price of $13,981; the Chevrolet Malibu asks $11,900 and the Nissan Maxima $12,950. It is the priciest of the three, 17% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Volkswagen Passat the dealer markup works out at 18% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 598 | +16.4% | $7,588 |
| Private seller | 569 | -1.3% | $5,133 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,074 | +8.9% | $6,393 |
| Rebuilt | 33 | -6.3% | $6,248 |
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 2014 Passat, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 44%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 10 | |
| 75–100k miles | 15 | |
| 100–125k miles | 61 | |
| 125–150k miles | 60 | |
| 150–175k miles | 28 | |
| 175–200k miles | 15 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Volkswagen Passat is drivetrain: 4WD asks +32% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 41 | +32.3% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 773 | +5.2% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 167 | +17.2% |
| Fuel | Gas | 972 | +6.5% |
| Transmission | Manual | 54 | +9.8% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 1,078 | +7.9% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Volkswagen Passat asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OR at +67%, cheapest FL at -16% — 83 points apart, which on a $5,900 car is roughly $4,879.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 132 | |
| NC | 54 | |
| OH | 27 | |
| TX | 66 | |
| NV | 33 | |
| PA | 27 | |
| MN | 46 | |
| MO | 46 | |
| WA | 89 | |
| OR | 92 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat cost?
The median asking price is $5,900 across 1,348 live listings. A 1996 asks about $5,000 and a 2022 about $15,298. The most listed year is 2014, at $5,995.
Is a used Passat cheaper than a Chevrolet Malibu?
No. For the 2020 model year the Passat has a median asking price of $13,981 and the Chevrolet Malibu $11,900, so the Passat asks 17% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Passat from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 16.4% above and private sellers 1.3% below, a gap of about $1,980 on a 2021 at $11,189.
How much value does a Passat lose per 25,000 miles?
About 7% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2014 Passat, measured from the 75–100k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Volkswagen Passat valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Passat worth?
A rebuilt-title Passat asks 6% less than the median for its model year (33 listings): about $705 off a 2021 at $11,189.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Passat?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -16.1% against the national median, and OR most at +66.6%. On the typical $5,900 Passat that spread is about $4,879.
Why do Passat prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 58 listings of the 2012 Passat, the priciest tenth asks 3.6× what the cheapest tenth does: $7,995 against $2,250.
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