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2018 Volkswagen Passat
VIN
1VWAA7A32JC034358
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $999 above typical price
Lafayette, LA
Listed at
$12,990
typical market $11,991 · 107 comps
This 2018 Volkswagen Passat is listed at $12,990 with 71,338 miles in Lafayette, LA.
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Sold by Pompeii's Auto Sales
2327 Cameron St, Lafayette, LA 70596
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VIN report
2018 Volkswagen Passat
VIN 1VWAA7A32JC034358
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 107 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 12, 2026This vehicle · $12,990
Below market
$8,648
Typical price
$11,991
Above market
$15,406
This vehicle: $12,990 — $999 above the typical market price ($11,991)
Asking $12,990 · typical market price $11,991 · based on 107 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
May 9, 2026 · $12,990
Sep 1, 2026 · $12,990
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1VWAA7A32JC034358, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompeii's Auto Sales | Lafayette, LA 70596 | $12,990 | 71,338 mi | 2026-09-01 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompeii's Auto Sales | Lafayette, LA 70596 | $12,990 | 71,334 mi | 2026-08-01 | 35 d ago |
| POMPEIIS AUTO SALES | Scott, LA 70583 | $12,990 | 71,338 mi | 2026-05-09 | 5 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1VWAA7A32JC034358Engine
Horsepower
174
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
22
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
$2,110
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Volkswagen Passat likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$3,168
Fuel
$10,550
Insurance
$8,755
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$28,798
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Volkswagen Passat has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2018 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V536000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5…NHTSA campaign 18V369000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V389000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen Passat over the last 6 months — the market firmed $322 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $12,736 |
| May 2026 | $12,998 |
| June 2026 | $12,995 |
| July 2026 | $12,689 |
| August 2026 | $12,990 |
| September 2026 | $13,058 |
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As of September 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Volkswagen Passat in this catalog, the 2018 Kia Optima has the lowest median asking price ($11,586, 436 listings with photos) and the 2018 Ford Taurus the highest ($13,999, 214 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2018 Volkswagen Passat
All trims · United States
$12,990Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,988 · 229 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $10,495–$14,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat All trims | $12,988 | $10,495–$14,998 | 229 |
| 2018 Ford Fusion All trims | $12,995 | $10,495–$15,223 | 946 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport All trims | $12,995 | $10,480–$15,499 | 280 |
| 2018 Kia Optima All trims | $11,586 | $9,499–$13,491 | 436 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $13,900 | $10,500–$16,161 | 235 |
| 2018 Ford Taurus All trims | $13,999 | $11,000–$16,184 | 214 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 5 · 2018–2022What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 194 | $17,260 | 100% | 73,221 mi |
| 2021 | 164 | $14,992 | 87% | 79,721 mi |
| 2020 | 235 | $14,995 | 87% | 82,124 mi |
| 2019 | 144 | $13,800 | 80% | 86,955 mi |
| 2018 | 277 | $12,995 | 75% | 92,436 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
