Volkswagen Passat depreciation
A 2022 Volkswagen Passat averages $17,547 — a 2003 averages $4,110 (77% lower).
Updated July 25, 2026 · Live dealer listing data
Average price by model year
| Year | Average price | Avg. mileage | vs. previous year | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,547 | 70,971 | +$2,142 | 144 |
| 2021 | $15,405 | 77,323 | −$45 | 145 |
| 2020 | $15,450 | 77,427 | +$1,912 | 212 |
| 2019 | $13,538 | 84,093 | +$946 | 98 |
| 2018 | $12,592 | 95,854 | +$1,382 | 277 |
| 2017 | $11,210 | 105,745 | +$1,241 | 369 |
| 2016 | $9,969 | 112,072 | +$1,242 | 231 |
| 2015 | $8,727 | 120,101 | +$614 | 269 |
| 2014 | $8,113 | 121,758 | +$509 | 276 |
| 2013 | $7,604 | 121,360 | +$990 | 340 |
| 2012 | $6,614 | 131,954 | +$571 | 126 |
| 2011 | $6,043 | 118,032 | −$130 | 13 |
| 2010 | $6,173 | 119,801 | −$281 | 43 |
| 2009 | $6,454 | 117,499 | +$1,764 | 22 |
| 2008 | $4,690 | 134,741 | −$229 | 22 |
| 2007 | $4,919 | 123,334 | −$224 | 16 |
| 2006 | $5,143 | 122,468 | +$347 | 13 |
| 2005 | $4,796 | 133,773 | −$399 | 13 |
| 2004 | $5,195 | 147,420 | +$1,085 | 14 |
| 2003 | $4,110 | 130,274 | — | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Volkswagen Passat depreciate per year?
A Volkswagen Passat averages out to roughly 4.1% of value lost per year, though real-world depreciation is front-loaded — steepest in the first few years. A 2022 averages $17,547, while a 2003 — 19 years older — averages $4,110: 77% lower overall. Figures come from live dealer listings, updated July 25, 2026.
Which Volkswagen Passat model year is cheapest?
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat is the most affordable model year we track, averaging $4,110 — 77% below the 2022 average of $17,547. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Volkswagen Passat model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 20 model years, from 2003 to 2022, each averaged from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.
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