A 2012 Buick Verano still asks 115% of what a 2017 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 93 sedans we price, that ranks #3, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−64.1%). Mileage costs it 46%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 81 listings.
Buick Verano value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,850 | $8,990 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $3,200 | $9,400 | 10 | |
| 2015 | $1,600 | $2,000 | 3 | |
| 2014 | $4,000 | $9,950 | 18 | |
| 2013 | $2,888 | $9,990 | 34 | |
| 2012 | $2,995 | $7,490 | 12 |
How the Buick Verano depreciates
The newest Buick Verano has a median asking price of $5,200; a 5-year-older one runs about $5,999 — roughly -15% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Buick Verano hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Ford Focus keeps 56%, the Nissan Versa 74% and the Volkswagen Jetta 64%, against 115% for the Verano. The Verano holds value better than the Ford Focus, Nissan Versa and Volkswagen Jetta.
The Buick Verano market right now
Adjust your Buick Verano value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Buick Verano about 46% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2016 Buick Verano: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,200, selling private-party nets about $4,995, and a lot asks near $9,400 — a $6,200 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Verano costs a median 19% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Buick Verano price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4,500 (13) | $6,000 (17) | +33% |
| 2015 | $4,500 (11) | $5,900 (16) | +31% |
| 2014 | $5,150 (27) | $6,125 (18) | +19% |
| 2013 | $4,850 (37) | $5,750 (37) | +19% |
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Buick Verano value FAQ
How much is a Buick Verano worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,795 to $6,000 across 6 model years. A 2016 is worth about $4,995, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Buick Verano's value?
Among Veranos from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $10,250, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,925; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 46%.
Is a Buick Verano cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 19% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Verano hold value better than the Ford Focus?
Yes: over 5 years the Verano keeps 115% of its value and the Ford Focus 56%, by the median asking prices of the 2017 and 2012 model years.
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