The average cost of owning a Volkswagen Taos for 5 years is $45,930. This total will vary per vehicle, driver and location. These ownership expenses include:

The interactive chart below illustrates the relative proportion of each of the major costs of ownership. Click on any of the expenses boxes to see more detail.

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Volkswagen Taos CarEdge Value Rating

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Volkswagen Taos Depreciation

A Volkswagen Taos will depreciate in value by $17,562 after 5 years. Depreciation is difficult to avoid, but it can be managed. Depreciation is the difference between the original sales price, and what the vehicle will be worth in the future. We use 5 years as an example in our analysis.

When new, a typically-equipped Volkswagen Taos sells for $33,477 on average. After 5 years of depreciation, the average residual value will be $15,915. This represents the vehicle's retail market price. Trade-in and private sale prices will likely be lower. Use our Volkswagen Taos Depreciation Calculator to see how model year and mileage will affect your resale value.

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Volkswagen Taos Insurance

The average annual cost for auto insurance for a Volkswagen Taos is $2,319, which adds up to $11,595 after 5 years of ownership. These insurance costs are estimates based on national averages for a 40 year old, with full coverage, a good driving record, and good credit. They also assume a single-car policy, and won't reflect any multi-car discounts. See our Volkswagen Taos Insurance Calculator to view rates by state, for different driver ages, credit ratings and driving history.

Volkswagen Taos insurance rates will vary significantly between providers for the same coverage. If you've been with your current insurance company for more than a few years, you should get new quotes to make sure you're not overpaying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes to lower your insurance costs. Advertising Disclosure

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Volkswagen Taos Maintenance

Maintenance and repair costs for a Volkswagen Taos will amount to $2,549 after 5 years. Expenses include scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear items and expected repairs. These estimates exclude any free warranty work performed.

The region you live, and the way you care for and drive your vehicle can have a big impact on these costs. So, your results may vary significantly from our estimates. Our Volkswagen Taos Maintenance Cost Estimator shows how much you are likely to spend, and the probabilities of a major repair over 10 years.

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Volkswagen Taos Financing Costs

The average cost to finance a new Volkswagen Taos would be $5,669 after 5 years. This assumes a 72-month loan with an APR of 6.99% and a 20% down payment. Financing costs are a vehicle cost that you can control. Your interest expense can be greatly reduced by changing your loan term, improving your credit score, or increasing your down payment.

Our Volkswagen Taos Loan Calculator allows you to build a loan that's best suited for you. This handy utility will also help to keep you from becoming upside down, where you end up owing more than the vehicle is worth. You can estimate monthly payments and download the full amortization schedule as well. We've highlighted some typical loan scenarios in the table below. See what a difference a larger down payment will make in lowering your financing costs and your monthly payments.

Volkswagen Taos Loans

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Volkswagen Taos Fuel Economy

A Volkswagen Taos gets an average of 29 MPG, which will cost a total of $8,555 for fuel after 5 years, or about $1,711 annually. These estimates are based on recently collected national average fuel prices, assuming 15,000 miles driven per year - 55% city and 45% highway. These figures also reflect current EPA estimates. Fuel costs will vary based on your driving style, fuel prices in your area, and the engine that will be in your vehicle. We used the Volkswagen Taos trim levels below for our estimates:

Volkswagen Taos MPG

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