Volkswagen Passat Depreciation

A Volkswagen Passat will depreciate 41% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $14,715.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $24,898 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Volkswagen Passat.

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Volkswagen Passat Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $4,606 81.50% $20,292 12,000 2025
2 $6,481 73.97% $18,417 24,000 2026
3 $8,697 65.07% $16,201 36,000 2027
4 $9,922 60.15% $14,976 48,000 2028
5 $10,183 59.10% $14,715 60,000 2029
6 $12,140 51.24% $12,758 72,000 2030
7 $13,191 47.02% $11,707 84,000 2031
8 $15,275 38.65% $9,623 96,000 2032
9 $16,567 33.46% $8,331 108,000 2033
10 $17,351 30.31% $7,547 120,000 2034

Volkswagen Passat Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $4,606 81.50% $20,292
2 $6,481 73.97% $18,417
3 $8,697 65.07% $16,201
4 $9,922 60.15% $14,976
5 $10,183 59.10% $14,715
6 $12,140 51.24% $12,758
7 $13,191 47.02% $11,707
8 $15,275 38.65% $9,623
9 $16,567 33.46% $8,331
10 $17,351 30.31% $7,547

Buying a Volkswagen Passat New vs Used

If you purchase a used Volkswagen Passat that is 2 years old, then you could save $6,481 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $3,702. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used Passat models become available.

What About Volkswagen Passat Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Volkswagen Passat is about $2,383 per year. This adds up to around $11,915 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Volkswagen Passat. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

Volkswagen Passat Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Volkswagen Passat ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Passat stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Volkswagen Passat Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Volkswagen Passat costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:

Volkswagen Passats For Sale

2012 Volkswagen Passat SE

Mileage: 78,892
Mileage: 78,892     Price: $7,990
Location: Sterling, VA ~ 3 miles away
Dealer: Autonation Honda Dulles
Days on Market: 196
Colors (ext/int): Tungsten Silver / Titan Black

$7,990


2018 Volkswagen Passat SE

Mileage: 38,310
Mileage: 38,310     Price: $17,590
Location: Sterling, VA ~ 4 miles away
Dealer: Easterns Automotive Group
Days on Market: 181
Colors (ext/int): Black(Black) / Tan

$17,590


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