Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?
Original MSRP
$36,995
When new
Fair market price
$22,140
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$14,855
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $19,744 · 75th $24,998 · MSRP $36,995
Spread of current 2021 Volkswagen Arteon listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
53
out of 100
moderate leverage
~48 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
48days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Volkswagen Arteon inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$34,035–$35,515
Estimated dealer invoice — about $36,995 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $19,285 | $36,995 | $34,035–$35,515 |
| SEL R-Line | $21,746 | $43,395 | $39,923–$41,659 |
| SEL Premium R-Line | $24,272 | $46,995 | $43,235–$45,115 |
- SE
- $19,285
- SEL R-Line
- $21,746
- SEL Premium R-Line
- $24,272
Fuel economy
22
MPG city
32
MPG highway
25
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Volkswagen Arteon configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.
Campaign 21V695000 · 08/09/2021
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors were incorrectly calibrated and may not detect the position of a wheel sensor after tire rotation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel electronics and tire valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R2.
Campaign 21V274000 · 21/04/2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
Campaign 20V716000 · 18/11/2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Campaign 22V514000 · 20/07/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $22,140, within a typical market range of $19,744 to $24,998.
Is the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $36,995, so a fair used price is roughly $14,855 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?
There are about 48 days of national market supply for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?
Negotiating leverage rates 53/100 (moderate). ~48 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $34,035–$35,515 — its $36,995 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.