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Mainstreamseven-seat MPVNo longer sold new

Volkswagen Sharan value and depreciation

Known for sliding doors and seven seats.

Year-1 depreciation
17%
3-year retention
69%
5-year retention
56%
Tier
Mainstream

Depreciation curve

R0R25R50R75R100Now1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now

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

AfterRetained
1 year83%
3 years69%
5 years56%
7 years44%
10 years31%

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.