A 2017 Volkswagen Passat still asks 55% of what a 2022 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 70 sedans we price, that ranks #32, above the 54% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−29.4%), after which losses ease to about 16.4% a year. Mileage costs it 53%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 438 listings.
Volkswagen Passat value by year
The newest Passat at under half the 2020 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $5,800 (42% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13,999 | $17,999 | 7 | |
| 2021 | $9,900 | $17,850 | 9 | |
| 2020 | $8,000 | $15,059 | 12 | |
| 2019 | $9,999 | $13,995 | 5 | |
| 2018 | $6,488 | $14,498 | 25 | |
| 2017 | $5,500 | $11,999 | 26 | |
| 2016 | $5,200 | $10,995 | 25 | |
| 2015 | $2,995 | $9,995 | 60 | |
| 2014 | $3,400 | $9,695 | 69 | |
| 2013 | $2,500 | $8,490 | 54 | |
| 2012 | $2,250 | $7,995 | 57 | |
| 2010 | $1,100 | $5,900 | 9 | |
| 2009 | $1,900 | $7,980 | 6 | |
| 2008 | $1,500 | $8,125 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $2,300 | $6,250 | 9 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $1,990 | $6,000 | 9 | |
| 2004 | $1,900 | $8,500 | 9 | |
| 2003 | $1,300 | $3,700 | 13 | |
| 2002 | $1,700 | $3,500 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,600 | $5,600 | 5 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $4,300 | 3 | |
| 1997 | $2,500 | $5,775 | 4 | |
| 1996 | $1,500 | $6,700 | 6 |
How the Volkswagen Passat depreciates
The newest Volkswagen Passat has a median asking price of $16,288; a 26-year-older one runs about $5,000 — roughly 69% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volkswagen Passat hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 62%, the Honda Accord 65% and the Toyota Prius 75%, against 55% for the Passat. The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius hold value better than the Passat.
The Volkswagen Passat market right now
Adjust your Volkswagen Passat value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Volkswagen Passat about 53% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2020 Volkswagen Passat: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,000, selling private-party nets about $13,733, and a lot asks near $15,059 — a $7,059 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Passat costs a median 20% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volkswagen Passat price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,900 (6) | $12,992 (20) | −7% |
| 2020 | $13,500 (7) | $13,999 (25) | +4% |
| 2019 | $7,500 (5) | $12,499 (9) | +67% |
| 2018 | $10,000 (17) | $10,233 (40) | +2% |
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Volkswagen Passat value FAQ
How much is a Volkswagen Passat worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,900 to $16,288 across 24 model years. A 2020 is worth about $13,733, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volkswagen Passat's value?
Among Passats from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $14,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,773; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 53%.
Which Volkswagen Passat year is the best value?
The newest Passat at under half the 2020 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $5,800 (42% of it).
Is a Volkswagen Passat cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 20% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Passat hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the Passat keeps 55% of its value and the Toyota Camry 62%, by the median asking prices of the 2022 and 2017 model years.
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