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Used Cars for Sale Insights

What's the price of a used Volkswagen Passat sedan by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2022 $14,866 to $21,138 26,282 to 91,616 miles
2021 $12,508 to $19,397 30,753 to 108,201 miles
2020 $12,144 to $19,539 30,691 to 111,377 miles
2019 $10,174 to $17,391 36,247 to 126,494 miles
2018 $9,718 to $16,858 44,653 to 129,483 miles

How to save money when buying a used Volkswagen Passat?

Engine A 4-Cylinder Passat costs $2,702 less than a 6-Cylinder

What colors are the best deals for a Volkswagen Passat?

Least Expensive Color

Brown

$1,152

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Green

$2,988

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used Volkswagen Passat?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Brown $1,152 Savings
Silver $421 Savings
Gray $165 Savings
Black $30 Higher
Blue $77 Higher
Red $130 Higher
White $177 Higher
Green $2,988 Higher

What Volkswagen Passat color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Volkswagen Passat

What is the best time to buy a used 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.

Average Price of Volkswagen Passat Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Volkswagen Passat SE (2012-2013)

$13,526 382 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE (2014-2017)

$10,065 337 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S (2014-2017)

$8,760 224 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line (2016-2017)

$11,047 181 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat R-Line (2020-2022)

$17,046 156 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE (2018, 2020)

$13,089 123 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV (2012-2013)

$7,118 118 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat S (2012-2013)

$10,372 111 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg (2019)

$12,962 91 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SE (2014-2015)

$8,855 80 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Diesel
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How much is a Volkswagen Passat?

Volkswagen Passat
  • A new Volkswagen Passat's average price is $28,789 and the price range is $24,741 to $31,971
  • A 3-year-old used Volkswagen Passat's average price is $23,972 with a price range of $19,195 to $28,990

See below for the average Volkswagen Passat price across model years.

Volkswagen Passat 2017-2022 $21,909
Volkswagen Passat 2012-2017 $14,695
Volkswagen Passat 2007-2012

The average price for a 3-year-old used midsize car is $21,020, with the Volkswagen Passat's price typically $2,952 above average for this vehicle type.

Is the Volkswagen Passat a good car?

Volkswagen Passat
  • The Volkswagen Passat earns an ISC quality score of 8.0 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Volkswagen Passat is ranked 11th in quality in the midsize car category, with the Chevrolet Malibu ranked just above it and the Hyundai Genesis ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked midsize car for quality is the Honda Accord Coupe
See our full list of the Best Midsize Cars

Are Volkswagen Passats reliable?

Volkswagen Passat
  • The Volkswagen Passat is the 10th most reliable vehicle in the midsize car category, with a reliability score of 7.6.
  • Approximately 0.2% of all Volkswagen Passats on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.8% for the midsize car category
  • The best-ranked midsize car for reliability is the Toyota Camry sedan
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the midsize car category:
Toyota Camry sedan 7.6
Honda Accord sedan 7.5
Subaru Legacy sedan 7.3
Mazda Mazda6 sedan 7.3
Nissan Altima sedan 7.3
Volkswagen Passat sedan 7.1
Chevrolet Malibu sedan 6.9
Hyundai SONATA sedan 6.5
Kia K5 sedan
Kia Stinger sedan
Volkswagen Arteon sedan

Is the Volkswagen Passat safe?

Volkswagen Passat
  • The latest Volkswagen Passat's 4-star NHTSA-based safety rating ranks it 10th for safety in the midsize car category
  • The Volkswagen Passat's rating has averaged 5.0 stars over the past 10 years
  • The Volkswagen Passat's individual crash test scores for 2021 are listed below:
    • Frontal Crash: 3
    • Side Crash: 5
    • Rollover: 4

These scores are based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests.