# Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium is $7,978, across 86 for sale with a median model year of 2013. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $7,821. Over the last three years, 5 sold for a median of $7,613.

Trim page · 2012–2015 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi-sel-premium)

Part of the [TDI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-tdi.md) family.

- For sale: 86 cars, model years 2012–2015
- Median asking price: $7,978 (86 for sale, median model year 2013)
- Most are priced between $6,519 and $14,990, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2013, the model year with the most for sale: median $7,821 (54 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $7,613 (5 sold, median model year 2014)
- Auction results on record: 6, latest Jun 13, 2025

## 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2015 | 5 | $9,299 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 17 | $9,994 | 3 | $7,613 | $6,589–$8,039 |
| 2013 | 54 | $7,821 | 2 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | $7,298 | 0 | — | — |

## Other Passat trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-se.md) | 2012–2022 | 315 | $13,187 | — | — |
| [R-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-r-line.md) | 2017–2022 | 140 | $16,987 | — | — |
| [S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-s.md) | 2012–2021 | 76 | $12,799 | — | — |
| [Wolfsburg](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-wolfsburg.md) | 2019 | 67 | $11,298 | — | — |
| [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 | — | — |
| [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 | — | — |
| [W8](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-passat-w8.md) | 2002–2004 | — | — | 10 | $7,694 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 99%, Manual 1%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 100%

## 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 TDI SEL Premium. 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 TDI SEL Premium prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium is $7,978, across 86 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $6,519 and $14,990, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $7,821. Over the last three years, 5 sold for a median of $7,613.

### Which Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium asks the least: a median of $7,298 across 10 cars, with a typical 115,189 miles. The 2014 asks $9,994.

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

The 2013: 54 of the 86 for sale, at a median asking price of $7,821.

## More

- Value a Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-passat&variant=volkswagen-passat-tdi-sel-premium
- Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=volkswagen-passat-tdi-sel-premium
- 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)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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