A 2009 Volkswagen Routan still asks 90% of what a 2014 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 13 vans we price, that ranks #3, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−10%). Calculated from 39 listings.
Volkswagen Routan value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $3,450 | $5,800 | 3 | |
| 2012 | $1,800 | $8,500 | 5 | |
| 2011 | $2,900 | $8,295 | 8 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $8,495 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $1,800 | $6,000 | 16 |
How the Volkswagen Routan depreciates
The newest Volkswagen Routan has a median asking price of $4,995; a 5-year-older one runs about $4,500 — roughly 10% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volkswagen Routan hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Chrysler Town and Country keeps 58%, the Kia Sedona 45% and the Dodge Grand Caravan 46%, against 90% for the Routan. The Routan holds value better than the Chrysler Town and Country, Kia Sedona and Dodge Grand Caravan.
The Volkswagen Routan market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2009 Volkswagen Routan: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,800, selling private-party nets about $4,500, and a lot asks near $6,000 — a $4,200 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Routan costs a median 7% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volkswagen Routan price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $5,350 (8) | $5,728 (6) | +7% |
| 2011 | $3,900 (15) | $5,950 (5) | +53% |
| 2010 | $2,800 (10) | $2,995 (7) | +7% |
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Volkswagen Routan value FAQ
How much is a Volkswagen Routan worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,500 to $5,000 across 5 model years. A 2009 is worth about $4,500, the median of 16 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volkswagen Routan's value?
Among Routans from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $6,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,700.
Is a Volkswagen Routan cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 7% more, across 3 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Routan hold value better than the Chrysler Town and Country?
Yes: over 5 years the Routan keeps 90% of its value and the Chrysler Town and Country 58%, by the median asking prices of the 2014 and 2009 model years.
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