A 2014 Volkswagen Beetle still asks 52% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #48, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−37.8%), after which losses ease to about 20.7% a year. Mileage costs it 51%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 210 listings.
Volkswagen Beetle value by year
The newest Beetle at under half the 2018 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $6,500 (45% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $11,999 | $29,900 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $10,000 | $25,888 | 18 | |
| 2017 | $10,400 | $24,968 | 5 | |
| 2016 | $10,900 | $22,806 | 7 | |
| 2015 | $5,981 | $14,195 | 9 | |
| 2014 | $7,892 | $16,498 | 12 | |
| 2013 | $5,999 | $15,999 | 26 | |
| 2012 | $3,950 | $10,990 | 19 | |
| 2010 | $1,000 | $17,500 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $2,400 | $11,900 | 9 | |
| 2008 | $2,950 | $7,200 | 11 | |
| 2007 | $1,300 | $8,000 | 10 | |
| 2006 | $2,700 | $6,995 | 10 | |
| 2005 | $1,000 | $5,500 | 10 | |
| 2004 | $1,200 | $5,995 | 10 | |
| 2003 | $1,200 | $6,195 | 9 | |
| 2002 | $1,000 | $4,995 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $3,195 | 4 | |
| 2000 | $1,250 | $6,400 | 14 | |
| 1999 | $1,300 | $5,000 | 6 | |
| 1998 | $1,200 | $12,950 | 10 |
How the Volkswagen Beetle depreciates
The newest Volkswagen Beetle has a median asking price of $23,298; a 21-year-older one runs about $5,000 — roughly 79% lost over 21 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volkswagen Beetle hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Civic keeps 53%, the BMW i3 38% and the Mini Hardtop 43%, against 52% for the Beetle. The Beetle holds value better than the BMW i3 and Mini Hardtop, but not the Honda Civic.
The Volkswagen Beetle market right now
Adjust your Volkswagen Beetle value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Volkswagen Beetle about 51% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,000, selling private-party nets about $14,500, and a lot asks near $25,888 — a $15,888 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Beetle costs about the same from a dealer as from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volkswagen Beetle price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $16,250 (10) | $14,498 (5) | −11% |
| 2017 | $15,250 (6) | $15,065 (14) | −1% |
| 2016 | $13,000 (5) | $12,588 (15) | −3% |
| 2015 | $12,250 (8) | $11,072 (28) | −10% |
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Volkswagen Beetle value FAQ
How much is a Volkswagen Beetle worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,200 to $23,298 across 21 model years. A 2018 is worth about $14,500, the median of 18 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volkswagen Beetle's value?
Among Beetles from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $18,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,150; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 51%.
Which Volkswagen Beetle year is the best value?
The newest Beetle at under half the 2018 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $6,500 (45% of it).
Is a Volkswagen Beetle cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
About the same: across 7 recent model years in our listings, dealers and private sellers ask within a few percent of each other.
Does the Beetle hold value better than the Honda Civic?
No: over 5 years the Beetle keeps 52% of its value and the Honda Civic 53%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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