Volkswagen Sharan value and depreciation
Known for sliding doors and seven seats.
Depreciation curve
We class the Volkswagen Sharan as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 69% after three years and 56% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% |
| 3 years | 69% |
| 5 years | 56% |
| 7 years | 44% |
| 10 years | 31% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
VW's large MPV appeared in SA in two runs, first in the late 1990s and again from 2011 with sliding doors and a 2.0 TSI engine. Sales were always modest and the model faded out by the mid-2010s as the segment collapsed in favour of SUVs.
Sharan against its rivals
Volkswagen Sharan: common questions
Does the Volkswagen Sharan hold its value?
We class the Volkswagen Sharan as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 69% after three years and 56% 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.