Volkswagen Passat value and depreciation
Known for understated comfort, steep depreciation.
Depreciation curve
We class the Volkswagen Passat as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 51% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 81% |
| 3 years | 65% |
| 5 years | 51% |
| 7 years | 39% |
| 10 years | 26% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
VW's midsize sedan never seriously troubled the German premium brands in SA and was quietly dropped around 2019 when the facelifted B8 was not introduced. Depreciation is steep, which makes tidy low-mileage used examples strong value for the space and refinement on offer.
Passat against its rivals
Volkswagen Passat: common questions
Does the Volkswagen Passat hold its value?
We class the Volkswagen Passat as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 51% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.