# Volkswagen Passat prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Passat is $9,995, across 3,132 for sale with a median model year of 2016. The 2017, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $10,599.

Model page · 1980–2022 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat)

- For sale: 3,132 cars, model years 1980–2022
- Median asking price: $9,995 (3,132 for sale, median model year 2016)
- Most are priced between $2,568 and $18,590, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2017, the model year with the most for sale: median $10,599 (447 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $7,198 (67 sold, median model year 2004)
- Auction results on record: 106, latest Oct 20, 2026

Over the last three years, 67 sold at auction for a median of $7,198. Their median model year is 2004, against 2016 for the cars for sale: these are older cars, not a guide to what a Volkswagen Passat for sale costs today. Compare prices by model year in the table below.

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2022.md) | 177 | $16,249 | 0 | — | — |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2021.md) | 210 | $14,741 | 0 | — | — |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2020.md) | 267 | $14,722 | 0 | — | — |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2019.md) | 118 | $12,357 | 0 | — | — |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2018.md) | 341 | $12,606 | 0 | — | — |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2017.md) | 447 | $10,599 | 0 | — | — |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2016.md) | 277 | $9,255 | 0 | — | — |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2015.md) | 345 | $8,185 | 2 | — | — |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2014.md) | 336 | $7,732 | 4 | $6,641 | $5,644–$7,826 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2013.md) | 302 | $7,315 | 3 | $9,030 | $8,173–$9,113 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2012.md) | 160 | $6,960 | 0 | — | — |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2010.md) | 20 | $6,294 | 5 | $9,000 | $7,560–$11,000 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2009.md) | 15 | $5,799 | 0 | — | — |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2008.md) | 25 | $5,194 | 4 | $5,110 | $3,919–$7,315 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2007.md) | 16 | $3,619 | 3 | $8,138 | $6,031–$9,569 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2006.md) | 15 | $4,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | $4,645 | 1 | — | — |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2004.md) | 12 | $4,809 | 14 | $6,733 | $5,072–$8,111 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2003.md) | 18 | $5,813 | 19 | $6,510 | $5,290–$10,241 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-passat/2002.md) | 11 | $4,445 | 4 | $6,274 | $5,591–$7,862 |
| 2001 | 4 | $3,747 | 1 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1999 | 4 | $3,464 | 1 | — | — |
| 1998 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1980 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [1.8T SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-se.md) | 2014–2017 | 355 | $9,586 |
| [SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-se.md) | 2012–2022 | 315 | $13,187 |
| [1.8T S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-s.md) | 2014–2017 | 242 | $8,481 |
| [2.0T SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-se.md) | 2018–2022 | 220 | $14,010 |
| [1.8T R-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-r-line.md) | 2016–2017 | 149 | $10,190 |
| [R-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-r-line.md) | 2017–2022 | 140 | $16,987 |
| [2.0T R-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-r-line.md) | 2018–2022 | 124 | $12,185 |
| [SE PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-se-pzev.md) | 2012–2013 | 95 | $6,998 |
| [TDI SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi-sel-premium.md) | 2012–2015 | 86 | $7,978 |
| [TDI SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi-se.md) | 2012–2015 | 85 | $7,899 |
| [1.8T SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-sel-premium.md) | 2014–2017 | 79 | $11,295 |
| [S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-s.md) | 2012–2021 | 76 | $12,799 |
| [2.0T S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-s.md) | 2018–2021 | 68 | $11,984 |
| [Wolfsburg](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-wolfsburg.md) | 2019 | 67 | $11,298 |
| [1.8T Wolfsburg Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-wolfsburg-edition.md) | 2014–2015 | 67 | $7,926 |
| [1.8T Limited Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-limited-edition.md) | 2015 | 65 | $8,294 |
| [2.0L TDI SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0l-tdi-se.md) | 2014–2015 | 64 | $7,993 |
| [2.0L TDI SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0l-tdi-sel-premium.md) | 2014–2015 | 61 | $8,700 |
| [SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-sel.md) | 2012–2020 | 44 | $14,803 |
| [Limited Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-limited-edition.md) | 2015–2022 | 40 | $18,522 |
| [1.8T Wolfsburg Edition PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-wolfsburg-edition-pzev.md) | 2014 | 39 | $6,802 |
| [1.8T S PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-s-pzev.md) | 2014–2016 | 37 | $7,798 |
| [2.5 SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5-se.md) | 2012–2014 | 31 | $6,600 |
| [V6 SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-v6-sel-premium.md) | 2012–2018 | 30 | $12,031 |
| [Komfort](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-komfort.md) | 2008–2010 | 29 | $5,880 |
| [S PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-s-pzev.md) | 2012–2013 | 29 | $6,990 |
| [V6 GT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-v6-gt.md) | 2018 | 26 | $14,992 |
| [1.8T SE PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-se-pzev.md) | 2014 | 24 | $8,074 |
| [2.0T](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t.md) | 2006–2022 | 22 | $3,898 |
| [2.0T Wolfsburg](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-wolfsburg.md) | 2019 | 19 | $11,395 |
| [2.0T SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-sel-premium.md) | 2013–2018 | 19 | $15,599 |
| [GLS 1.8T](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-gls-1-8t.md) | 1999–2005 | 18 | $4,921 |
| [2.0T SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-sel.md) | 2020 | 14 | $16,490 |
| [SE R-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-se-r-line.md) | 2019 | 13 | $14,580 |
| [2.5 S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5-s.md) | 2012–2014 | 12 | $6,747 |
| [2.0T Wolfsburg Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-wolfsburg-edition.md) | 2019 | 12 | $15,244 |
| [1.8T Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-sport.md) | 2014–2015 | 12 | $8,868 |
| [GLX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-glx.md) | 1993–2005 | 11 | $5,549 |
| [V6 SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-v6-se.md) | 2012–2017 | 11 | $8,276 |
| [SEL PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-sel-pzev.md) | 2012–2013 | 11 | $6,910 |
| [1.8T SE w/Technology](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-se-w-technology.md) | 2016–2017 | 10 | $8,854 |
| [1.8T](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t.md) | 2015–2016 | 9 | $4,497 |
| [2.5L SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5l-se.md) | 2012–2014 | 9 | $10,990 |
| [SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-sel-premium.md) | 2012–2018 | 9 | $6,389 |
| [GLS](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-gls.md) | 1998–2004 | 8 | $3,114 |
| [2.5L S PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5l-s-pzev.md) | 2014 | 8 | $5,647 |
| [Lux](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-lux.md) | 2008 | 8 | $4,392 |
| [1.8T SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-sel.md) | 2016 | 8 | $12,548 |
| [1.8T SEL Premium PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-sel-premium-pzev.md) | 2014 | 8 | $6,319 |
| [Wolfsburg Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-wolfsburg-edition.md) | 2007–2019 | 8 | $8,144 |
| [2.0L TDI SE w/Sunroof](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0l-tdi-se-w-sunroof.md) | 2014–2015 | 7 | $8,472 |
| [2.0T Limited Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-limited-edition.md) | 2022 | 7 | $19,895 |
| [2.5L Wolfsburg Edition PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5l-wolfsburg-edition-pzev.md) | 2014 | 7 | $6,995 |
| [Komfort PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-komfort-pzev.md) | 2010 | 7 | $5,705 |
| [TDI SE with Sunroof](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi-se-with-sunroof.md) | 2014 | 6 | $8,995 |
| [3.6L V6 SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-3-6l-v6-sel-premium.md) | 2014–2015 | 6 | $9,641 |
| [GLX 4Motion](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-glx-4motion.md) | 2002–2004 | 6 | $7,094 |
| [1.8T SE w/Sunroof Nav](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-se-w-sunroof-nav.md) | 2014–2015 | 5 | $7,499 |
| [1.8T R-Line w/Comfort](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-r-line-w-comfort.md) | 2017 | 5 | $9,379 |
| [3.6L 4Motion](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-3-6l-4motion.md) | 2006–2008 | 5 | $5,550 |
| [2.5 SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5-sel.md) | 2012–2013 | 5 | $7,999 |
| [R-Line w/Comfort Pkg](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-r-line-w-comfort-pkg.md) | 2017 | 5 | $10,487 |
| [W8 4Motion](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-w8-4motion.md) | 2003–2004 | 4 | $11,745 |
| [3.6L V6 GT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-3-6l-v6-gt.md) | 2018 | 4 | $13,373 |
| [Turbo](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-turbo.md) | 2008 | 4 | $4,248 |
| [1.8T SE with Sunroof 1.8](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-se-with-sunroof-1-8.md) | 2014 | 4 | $8,395 |
| [2.0T SE R-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-se-r-line.md) | 2019 | 4 | $14,493 |
| [SEL Premium PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-sel-premium-pzev.md) | 2012–2013 | 4 | $4,447 |
| [1.8T Sport PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-sport-pzev.md) | 2014 | 4 | $7,697 |
| [3.6 SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-3-6-sel-premium.md) | 2012–2016 | 4 | $6,248 |
| [Value Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-value-edition.md) | 2006 | 4 | $2,658 |
| [CC Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-cc-sport-2.md) | 2009–2010 | 4 | $6,050 |
| [GLX V6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-glx-v6.md) | 1999–2003 | 3 | $5,075 |
| [GLS V6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-gls-v6.md) | 1999–2002 | 3 | $3,700 |
| [GLS TDI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-gls-tdi.md) | 2004–2005 | 3 | $3,499 |
| [3.6L](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-3-6l.md) | 2006–2014 | 3 | $4,995 |
| [VR6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-vr6.md) | 2008 | 3 | $5,977 |
| [3.6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-3-6.md) | 2006–2007 | 3 | $4,950 |
| [GL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-gl.md) | 1990–2004 | 2 | $4,373 |
| [2.0 TDI SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0-tdi-sel-premium.md) | 2012–2013 | 2 | $5,900 |
| [2.5L S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5l-s.md) | 2013–2014 | 2 | $12,293 |
| [2.5L Wolfsburg Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5l-wolfsburg-edition.md) | 2013–2014 | 2 | $5,947 |
| [S with Appearance](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-s-with-appearance.md) | 2012 | 2 | $5,495 |
| [2.5 SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5-sel-premium.md) | 2012–2013 | 2 | $8,492 |
| [2.5L SE PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5l-se-pzev.md) | 2014 | 2 | $7,149 |
| [Wolfsburg Edition PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-wolfsburg-edition-pzev.md) | 2013 | 2 | $8,399 |
| [Wolfsburg Ed](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-wolfsburg-ed.md) | 2014 | 2 | $11,031 |
| [Trendline](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-trendline.md) | 2013 | 2 | $6,411 |
| [VR6 4Motion](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-vr6-4motion.md) | 2007–2008 | 1 | $5,495 |
| [TDI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi.md) | 1996–2015 | 1 | $5,495 |
| [1.8T Wolfsburg Ed](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-1-8t-wolfsburg-ed.md) | 2014 | 1 | $4,994 |
| [2.0 TDI SE w/ Sunroof](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0-tdi-se-w-sunroof.md) | 2013 | 1 | $7,450 |
| [Sdn 2.0L TDI SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-sdn-2-0l-tdi-sel-premium.md) | 2014 | 1 | $8,194 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-base.md) | 2012 | 1 | $8,995 |
| [Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-sport.md) | 2015 | 1 | $7,250 |
| [SE with Sunroof](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-se-with-sunroof.md) | 2012 | 1 | $7,200 |
| [SE with Sunroof and Nav](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-se-with-sunroof-and-nav.md) | 2013 | 1 | $7,995 |
| [SEL V6 Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-sel-v6-premium.md) | 2013 | 1 | $6,999 |
| [TDI SE with Sunroof and Nav](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi-se-with-sunroof-and-nav.md) | 2014 | 1 | $11,990 |
| [3.6 SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-3-6-se.md) | 2012 | 1 | $8,900 |
| [2.0T SE w/Technology](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0t-se-w-technology.md) | 2018 | 1 | $12,932 |
| [2.0 TDI SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-0-tdi-se.md) | 2012 | 1 | $3,400 |
| [TDI SE w/Sunroof](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi-se-w-sunroof.md) | 2013 | 1 | $9,988 |
| [2.5L](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-2-5l.md) | 2013 | 1 | $11,590 |
| [Comfortline](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-comfortline.md) | 2013 | 1 | $10,995 |
| [W8](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-w8.md) | 2002–2004 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 98%, Manual 2%
- Body: Sedan 99%, Wagon 1%
- Drive: FWD 99%, AWD 1%, RWD 1%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2022 | 28 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 28 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 27 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 29 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 22–29 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 23–27 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 23–29 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 23–34 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 23–34 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 23–34 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 23–34 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2010 | 25 | — | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 31 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Passat. By model year: 2021 (1), 2020 (3), 2019 (1), 2018 (4), 2017 (7), 2016 (5), 2015 (7), 2014 (10), 2013 (9), 2012 (11), 2010 (4), 2009 (3), 2008 (3), 2007 (5), 2006 (4), 2003 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Volkswagen Passat prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Passat cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Passat is $9,995, across 3,132 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $2,568 and $18,590, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2017, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $10,599. Cars sold at auction over the last three years were mostly older (a median model year of 2004, against 2016 for those for sale) and sold for a median of $7,198, so they are not a guide to today's asking prices.

### Which Volkswagen Passat model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2007 Volkswagen Passat asks the least: a median of $3,619 across 16 cars, with a typical 152,733 miles. The 2022 asks $16,249.

### Which Volkswagen Passat model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2017: 447 of the 3,132 for sale, at a median asking price of $10,599.

### How many recalls does the Volkswagen Passat have?

NHTSA lists 31 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Passat. The 2012 model year has the most, with 11. A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

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- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
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