A 2020 Volkswagen Passat averages $14,950 today, with most selling between $10,995 and $17,990. ForCar prices the Volkswagen Passat from real US listings across 11 model years ($2,800–$14,950) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
Volkswagen Passat value by year
What a Volkswagen Passat is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,995 | $14,950 | $17,990 | 8 |
| 2019 | $9,250 | $11,995 | $11,995 | 3 |
| 2018 | $9,800 | $9,999 | $16,990 | 4 |
| 2017 | $2,500 | $9,000 | $11,995 | 7 |
| 2016 | $1,500 | $8,995 | $11,499 | 7 |
| 2015 | $3,200 | $6,250 | $8,800 | 14 |
| 2014 | $3,500 | $6,940 | $9,950 | 20 |
| 2013 | $4,995 | $7,950 | $8,500 | 19 |
| 2012 | $3,300 | $5,150 | $6,950 | 18 |
| 2003 | $1,800 | $3,500 | $4,200 | 3 |
| 2002 | $2,400 | $2,800 | $3,500 | 3 |
How the Volkswagen Passat depreciates
Median market price by year — how a Volkswagen Passat loses (or holds) value as it ages.
The Volkswagen Passat market right now
Every real listing we found — plotted by year and asking price. The white line is the median; dots below it are priced under market — potential deals.
Adjust your Volkswagen Passat value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer reading for a value tuned to your exact car.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Volkswagen Passat has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges.
Get an exact Volkswagen Passat value by VIN
Trim, engine and options move the value. Decode your Volkswagen Passat's VIN free to pin the exact build, then check its market value.
More on the Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat value FAQ
How much is a Volkswagen Passat worth?
A 2020 Volkswagen Passat averages $14,950 today (roughly $10,995–$17,990). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Volkswagen Passat value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Volkswagen Passat value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Volkswagen Passat from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Volkswagen Passat year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Volkswagen Passat Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Volkswagen Passats are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.