For the same model year, dealers ask 10 points more than private sellers; CA is the cheapest state at -4% and MN the priciest at +3%.
Volkswagen Taos price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 7 | |
| 2024 | — | 7 | |
| 2023 | — | 8 | |
| 2022 | — | 24 |
For the 2022 model year, the Volkswagen Taos has a median asking price of $16,510; the Toyota RAV4 asks $27,883, the Jeep Wrangler $29,688 and the Honda CR-V $24,390. It is the cheapest of the four, 44% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Volkswagen Taos the dealer markup works out at 10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 93 | -1.6% | $19,809 |
| Private seller | 22 | -11.6% | $16,814 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2022 Taos, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 50–75k bands the asking price falls 9%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 18 | |
| 50–75k miles | 12 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Volkswagen Taos asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +3%, cheapest CA at -4% — 7 points apart, which on a $20,000 car is roughly $1,400.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 26 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| NM | 25 | |
| MN | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Volkswagen Taos cost?
The median asking price is $20,000 across 148 live listings. A 2022 asks about $16,510 and a 2025 about $20,569.
Is a used Taos cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2022 model year the Taos has a median asking price of $16,510 and the Toyota RAV4 $27,883, so the Taos asks 41% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Taos from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 1.6% below and private sellers 11.6% below, a gap of about $1,651 on a 2022 at $16,510.
How much value does a Taos lose per 25,000 miles?
About 9% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2022 Taos, measured from the 25–50k band to the 50–75k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Volkswagen Taos valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Taos?
Of the states with enough listings, CA asks least at -4.0% against the national median, and MN most at +3.0%. On the typical $20,000 Taos that spread is about $1,400.
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