2015 Volkswagen Passat for Sale Near Me
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$9,700
$9,9002015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition
- 115,141 Miles
- Listed 23 days ago
- Hickory, NC
- Market Price $8,952
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition for Sale
115,141 Miles
Hickory, NC
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $9,700 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A38FC081508 |
Location | Hickory, NC |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 115,141 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Blue |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
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$10,512
$10,7122015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
- 74,189 Miles
- Listed 23 days ago
- Avenel, NJ
- $618 Below market value of $11,130
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE for Sale
74,189 Miles
Avenel, NJ
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $10,512 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWBT7A38FC074899 |
Location | Avenel, NJ |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 74,189 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Night blue |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$11,495
2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium
- 45,464 Miles
- Listed 21 days ago
- Millersburg, OH
- $3,734 Below market value of $15,229
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium for Sale
45,464 Miles
Millersburg, OH
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $11,495 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWCV7A30FC023850 |
Location | Millersburg, OH |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
Mileage | 45,464 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Red |
MPG | 34 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | no accidents |
$6,975
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S
- 76,353 Miles
- Listed 1 day ago
- Phoenix, AZ
- $2,818 Below market value of $9,793
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S for Sale
76,353 Miles
Phoenix, AZ
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $6,975 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAS7A32FC109242 |
Location | Phoenix, AZ |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, power outlet, anti-theft system |
Mileage | 76,353 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Gray |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | condition, clean history |
$10,500
2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium
- 60,808 Miles
- Listed Today
- Rochester, NY
- $3,731 Below market value of $14,231
- Low annual miles
Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium for Sale
60,808 Miles
Rochester, NY
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $10,500 |
For Sale By | owner |
Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWCV7A31FC039197 |
Location | Rochester, NY |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
Mileage | 60,808 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | White |
MPG | 34 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | warranty, new tires, condition |
$10,649
$10,7692015 Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition
- 62,234 Miles
- Listed 34 days ago
- Princeton, NJ
- $1,892 Below market value of $12,541
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition for Sale
62,234 Miles
Princeton, NJ
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $10,649 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A36FC088960 |
Location | Princeton, NJ |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, power outlet, anti-theft system |
Mileage | 62,234 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Silver |
Interior Color | Gray |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$6,995
$7,4952015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
- 109,646 Miles
- Listed 56 days ago
- Virginia Beach, VA
- $2,652 Below market value of $9,647
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE for Sale
109,646 Miles
Virginia Beach, VA
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $6,995 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWBT7A3XFC033903 |
Location | Virginia Beach, VA |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 109,646 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Black |
Interior Color | Brown |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | warranty |
$6,952
$7,7812015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition
- 111,761 Miles
- Listed 22 days ago
- Orlando, FL
- $1,178 Below market value of $8,130
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition for Sale
111,761 Miles
Orlando, FL
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $6,952 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAS7A32FC109712 |
Location | Orlando, FL |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 111,761 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Black uni |
Interior Color | Beige |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | clean history |
$8,988
2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium
- 114,208 Miles
- Listed 6 days ago
- Morehead, KY
- $1,199 Below market value of $10,187
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium for Sale
114,208 Miles
Morehead, KY
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $8,988 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWCV7A34FC001737 |
Location | Morehead, KY |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
Mileage | 114,208 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Reflex silver metallic |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 34 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$8,499
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition
- 94,847 Miles
- Listed 29 days ago
- Raleigh, NC
- $1,194 Below market value of $9,693
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition for Sale
94,847 Miles
Raleigh, NC
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $8,499 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAS7A34FC082710 |
Location | Raleigh, NC |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 94,847 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Silver |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | condition, clean history, warranty |
$7,995
2015 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition
- 115,214 Miles
- Listed 3 days ago
- Las Vegas, NV
- $1,324 Below market value of $9,319
Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition for Sale
115,214 Miles
Las Vegas, NV
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $7,995 |
For Sale By | dealer |
Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A37FC074372 |
Location | Las Vegas, NV |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, power outlet, anti-theft system |
Mileage | 115,214 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Silver |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$7,496
$8,9912015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition
- 112,823 Miles
- Listed 1 day ago
- Chula Vista, CA
- $1,491 Below market value of $8,987
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition for Sale
112,823 Miles
Chula Vista, CA
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $7,496 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A35FC121057 |
Location | Chula Vista, CA |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 112,823 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Platinum gray metallic |
Interior Color | Gray |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | clean history |
$10,990
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
- 88,081 Miles
- Listed 10 days ago
- Blackwood, NJ
- $1,301 Below market value of $12,291
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium for Sale
88,081 Miles
Blackwood, NJ
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $10,990 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWCT7A30FC118172 |
Location | Blackwood, NJ |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
Mileage | 88,081 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Unknown |
Interior Color | Beige |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$6,995
2015 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition
- 133,360 Miles
- Listed 30 days ago
- Yadkinville, NC
- $955 Below market value of $7,950
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition for Sale
133,360 Miles
Yadkinville, NC
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $6,995 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A30FC021349 |
Location | Yadkinville, NC |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, power outlet, anti-theft system |
Mileage | 133,360 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Blue |
Interior Color | Gray |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$5,995
$6,5952015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Ed.
- 148,734 Miles
- Listed 84 days ago
- Knoxville, TN
- $1,420 Below market value of $7,415
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Ed. for Sale
148,734 Miles
Knoxville, TN
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $5,995 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A32FC077776 |
Location | Knoxville, TN |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, power outlet, anti-theft system |
Mileage | 148,734 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Silver |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$7,995
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
- 113,337 Miles
- Listed 31 days ago
- Tucson, AZ
- $1,288 Below market value of $9,283
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE for Sale
113,337 Miles
Tucson, AZ
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $7,995 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWBT7A3XFC040494 |
Location | Tucson, AZ |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 113,337 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Tan |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$5,495
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition
- 128,207 Miles
- Listed 105 days ago
- Tampa, FL
- $1,366 Below market value of $6,861
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition for Sale
128,207 Miles
Tampa, FL
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $5,495 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAS7A39FC122182 |
Location | Tampa, FL |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 128,207 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Grey |
Interior Color | Gray |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
$7,997
$8,9772015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Ed.
- 91,793 Miles
- Listed 40 days ago
- Morristown, NJ
- $1,129 Below market value of $9,126
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Ed. for Sale
91,793 Miles
Morristown, NJ
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $7,997 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A31FC024910 |
Location | Morristown, NJ |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, power outlet, anti-theft system |
Mileage | 91,793 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Candy white |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | non-smoker |
$7,979
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition
- 102,793 Miles
- Listed 21 days ago
- Eatontown, NJ
- $1,034 Below market value of $9,013
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition for Sale
102,793 Miles
Eatontown, NJ
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $7,979 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAT7A39FC118176 |
Location | Eatontown, NJ |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 102,793 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Reflex silver metallic |
Interior Color | Gray |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | clean history |
$5,750
$6,9952015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Ed.
- 131,528 Miles
- Listed 273 days ago
- Knoxville, TN
- $2,585 Below market value of $8,335
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Ed. for Sale
131,528 Miles
Knoxville, TN
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $5,750 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWAS7A36FC017650 |
Location | Knoxville, TN |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, power outlet, anti-theft system |
Mileage | 131,528 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Gray |
Interior Color | Black |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | receipts |
$7,250
2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SE
- 122,826 Miles
- Listed 147 days ago
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $867 Below market value of $8,117
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SE for Sale
122,826 Miles
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $7,250 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWBV7A36FC053088 |
Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 122,826 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Black uni |
Interior Color | Beige |
MPG | 34 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | negotiable |
$5,500
$5,9502015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
- 151,427 Miles
- Listed 231 days ago
- Sherman Oaks, CA
- $1,814 Below market value of $7,314
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE for Sale
151,427 Miles
Sherman Oaks, CA
Category | Used Cars |
Price | $5,500 |
For Sale By | dealer |
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Engine | 4-cylinder |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Seats | 5 Seats |
VIN | 1VWBT7A35FC043321 |
Location | Sherman Oaks, CA |
Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, alloy wheels, satellite radio |
Mileage | 151,427 mi. |
Transmission | Automatic |
Exterior Color | Burgundy |
Interior Color | Brown |
MPG | 28 combined |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Positives | clean history, certified pre-owned car |
Used 2015 Volkswagen Passat
How to save money when buying a used 2015 Volkswagen Passat?
Engine | A 4-Cylinder Passat costs $2,357 less than a 6-Cylinder |
Transmission | Buying a Volkswagen Passat with stick shift instead of a automatic transmission can save you $73 |
What colors are the best deals for a 2015 Volkswagen Passat?
Least Expensive Color
Gold
$323
Average Savings
Most Expensive Color
Beige
$525
Average Premium
Average car color pricing for a used 2015 Volkswagen Passat?
Rank | Color | Compared to Avg. Price |
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Gold | $323 Savings | |
Blue | $200 Savings | |
Brown | $173 Savings | |
Red | $106 Savings | |
Silver | $23 Savings | |
Gray | $11 Higher | |
White | $33 Higher | |
Black | $56 Higher | |
Beige | $525 Higher |
What 2015 Volkswagen Passat color has the best resale value?
Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used 2015 Volkswagen Passat
What is the best time to buy a used 2015 Volkswagen Passat?
Good times to buy
$237 Average Savings
January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.
Good times to sell
$241 Average Premium
February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.
Price of Volkswagen Passat by Trim
Trim | Average Price | Deals | Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition PZEV
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Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition PZEV
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Volkswagen Passat S PZEV
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Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV
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Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium
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Volkswagen Passat Sport PZEV
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Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
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Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
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Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
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Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition PZEV
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Other Volkswagen Passat Years
Year | Average Price | Deals | Listings |
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2022 Volkswagen Passat for Sale Near Me | $19,480 | Save $4,562 on 49 deals | 136 listings |
2021 Volkswagen Passat for Sale Near Me | $18,167 | Save $4,512 on 64 deals | 200 listings |
2019 Volkswagen Passat for Sale Near Me | $15,279 | Save $3,171 on 16 deals | 47 listings |
2018 Volkswagen Passat for Sale Near Me | $14,415 | Save $4,228 on 78 deals | 205 listings |
2016 Volkswagen Passat for Sale Near Me | $10,973 | Save $3,889 on 51 deals | 126 listings |
Volkswagen Passat Trims
Trim | Average Price | Deals | Listings |
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Used Volkswagen Passat 1.8t S | $11,154 | Save $2,818 on 31 deals | 84 listings |
Used Volkswagen Passat 1.8t SE | $11,631 | Save $3,936 on 69 deals | 163 listings |
Used Volkswagen Passat 1.8t Sel Premium | $12,116 | Save $3,259 on 18 deals | 39 listings |
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Popular Colors For 2015 Volkswagen Passat
Average Price | Deals | Listings | |
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Blue 2015 Volkswagen Passat | $9,064 | Save $958 on 3 deals | 18 listings |
Average Price of Volkswagen Passat Trims
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Volkswagen Passat SE (2012-2013) |
$16,163 | 530 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE (2014-2017) |
$10,991 | 337 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S (2014-2017) |
$10,145 | 194 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat R-Line (2020-2022) |
$17,585 | 165 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat S (2012-2013) |
$12,428 | 163 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV (2012-2013) |
$8,377 | 150 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line (2016-2017) |
$11,521 | 120 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE (2018, 2020) |
$13,775 | 112 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg (2019) |
$13,600 | 65 Listings |
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SE (2014-2015) |
$9,491 | 64 Listings |
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Test Drive Review
2015 Volkswagen Passat
So, what is Volkswagen doing in the most competitive automotive segment in this country?The truth is that VW has always been there. The Passat served as the brand's entry in the mid-sized family sedan segment even before it was defined. The problem was that it always had a different kind of buyer in mind - more discriminative, preferring premium grade products than mainstream ones and feeding off of European snobbery.
Forty years ago, the first Passat arrived in America. Volkswagen of America called it the Dasher. Though not the replacement for the beloved Beetle, it did serve as the company's first front-drive, water-cooled vehicle sold in the States. It began life as a hatchback - in two- or four-doors, eventually sprouting a wagon in the mix. Then, the Quantum arrived - the next generation Passat - by 1979/80 with its first four-door sedan offering. It took VW a bit upscale, but that is if you try to get it closer to the Audi Fox/4000 of the time.
The Passat name finally arrived in the form of an aerodynamic family sedan with a slightly higher price tag. It certainly looked the part - premium European aspirations, premium European drivetrains and so forth. However, quality problems dogged its success at the onset of the 1990s. Not exactly what we wanted, but Volkswagen still offered it nonetheless.
Throughout the 2000s until the release of the latest Passat, Volkswagen delivered on its premium promise for the Passat. These Passats were good - better, if you ask VW enthusiasts. Though some wondered if VWOA forgot about how they became successful in the first place - competitive, affordable cars.
By 2013, the new Passat arrived for our consumption. It was built for us on the European platform, though wider and a bit more accommodating for American families. There were several complaints - all leading to one conclusion: It's not a Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata or Ford Fusion.
Isn't the point of selling cars is to try to be distinctive in its segment?
There is something that VW can distinguish the Passat from others in its segment. It is the only model offering a diesel engine.
It is a big deal. Some mid-sized sedans only offer a four-cylinder engine. Others have hybrid electric drivelines. A few have optional V6s - including the Passat. But, VW dares to offer the diesel. Some might say that is the way to go, if you are looking for high fuel economy, long fuel range and ready torque when needed. The TDI is nothing new to the Passat - they offered diesels in America going back to the Dasher.
So, we ask whether the diesel makes a difference in this segment. Also, we ask whether the Passat is the right car - offering the diesel as its trump card - to look at in the face of the Camry, Accord, Altima, Sonata, Fusion and so forth.
For our review, we not only got a 2015 Volkswagen Passat SEL - we got one with the TDI diesel engine option. In the cold and snow of Minnesota, we put the Passat TDI to the test - winter blend fuel and all.

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