Volkswagen Taos Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 4-year-old Volkswagen Taos lists at $18,489 — 46% below the $34,239 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $20,764 (39.4% below new). Median odometer at that age: 53,585 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) | — | $34,239 | — | — | 3156 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $22,636 | −33.9% | 27,729 | 1467 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $20,999 | −38.7% | 33,620 | 1529 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $20,764 | −39.4% | 33,141 | 2024 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $18,489 | −46% | 53,585 | 1143 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Volkswagen Taos's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
How much does a Volkswagen Taos depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 4-year-old Volkswagen Taos lists at $18,489 — 46% below the $34,239 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $20,764 (39.4% below new). Median odometer at that age: 53,585 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (1143 listings behind the 4-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Volkswagen Taos?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 6.6 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Volkswagen Taos's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Volkswagen Taos a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Volkswagen Taos saves about $13,475 versus new (39.4% below) with a median 33,141 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 Taos's median new price today (3156 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).