Volkswagen Atlas Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Volkswagen Atlas lists at $20,927 — 57.6% below the $49,319 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,795 (43.6% below new). Median odometer at that age: 80,827 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $49,319 | — | — | 9101 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $29,998 | −39.2% | 30,972 | 1587 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $30,575 | −38% | 37,442 | 2304 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $27,795 | −43.6% | 42,279 | 1601 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $24,109 | −51.1% | 64,340 | 980 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $20,927 | −57.6% | 80,827 | 1266 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $19,243 | −61% | 82,148 | 72 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $17,000 | −65.5% | 93,636 | 1155 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $14,499 | −70.6% | 107,282 | 875 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Volkswagen Atlas's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Volkswagen Atlas? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a Volkswagen Atlas depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Volkswagen Atlas lists at $20,927 — 57.6% below the $49,319 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $27,795 (43.6% below new). Median odometer at that age: 80,827 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (1266 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Volkswagen Atlas?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 7.5 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Volkswagen Atlas's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Volkswagen Atlas a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Volkswagen Atlas saves about $21,524 versus new (43.6% below) with a median 42,279 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Volkswagen Atlas's median new price today (9101 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).