Volkswagen Depreciation Calculator
A typical Volkswagen keeps about 55% of its price after 3 years and 41% after 5, about average for its class. Enter your own numbers below.
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Today $38,000
- Total value lost
- $22,340 (59%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $372
- Each extra 1,000 miles a year costs
- $313 by the end
- Worst single year
- $7,980
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $38,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $30,020 | $7,980 · 21% | 21% |
| Year 2 | $24,917 | $5,103 · 17% | 34% |
| Year 3 | $20,930 | $3,987 · 16% | 45% |
| Year 4 | $18,000 | $2,930 · 14% | 53% |
| Year 5 | $15,660 | $2,340 · 13% | 59% |
Volkswagen depreciation rate
The GTI keeps fans; family models track the average. Popular models: Tiguan, Atlas, Jetta, Golf GTI.
| Value left after | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen (model estimate) | 79% | 55% | 41% | 33% |
| Average car (sedan / hatchback) | 79% | 55% | 41% | 33% |
The brand tier (average) reflects recurring patterns in Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards and iSeeCars depreciation studies. It shifts the yearly loss by about a quarter. It isn't model-specific data; check listings for a sale price.
See also: cars that hold their value, depreciation rate by year and compare two vehicles.
Questions people ask
How fast does a Volkswagen depreciate?
Volkswagen vehicles generally lose value about average for their class. Using AssetDropper's model for a typical car (sedan / hatchback) with Volkswagen's resale tier, one keeps about 79% of its price after one year, 55% after three and 41% after five. Individual models vary a lot, so use the calculator with your own price, age and mileage.
Which Volkswagen models hold their value best?
Among the Volkswagen lineup (Tiguan, Atlas, Jetta, Golf GTI), the models that resale studies by Kelley Blue Book and iSeeCars tend to rate highest are usually the trucks, SUVs and long-running nameplates. The GTI keeps fans; family models track the average.
Is a used Volkswagen a good buy?
A used Volkswagen keeps its value well, so you pay a smaller discount versus new, but you'll also get more back when you sell. Compare a new and a 3-year-old example on the compare page.
How do I estimate my Volkswagen's value?
Enter today's value (or the price you paid) and the vehicle's age above. The calculator continues the depreciation curve from that age. For an exact sale price, check current listings for the same model, year, trim and mileage near you.