Negotiating leverage
43
moderate leverage / 100
~55 days of national supply and listings typically ~2% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2016 Volkswagen Passat Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$9,041
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$3,650$16,500
- Typical market range
- $7,975–$11,495
- Ridekick fair price
- $9,041
- Original MSRP range
- $22,440–$36,835
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
55
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$20,645–$21,542
Estimated dealer invoice — about $22,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $8,114 | $22,440 | $20,645–$21,542 |
| R-Line | $9,017 | $24,750 | $22,770–$23,760 |
| SEL | $9,495 | $30,495 | $28,055–$29,275 |
| SE | $9,841 | $26,280 | $24,178–$25,229 |
| SEL Premium | $11,195 | $36,835 | $33,888–$35,362 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$5,816$22,475$39,133
Fair priceS
$8,114
S: fair price $8,114, original MSRP $22,440, estimated dealer cost $20,645 to $21,542.
R-Line
$9,017
R-Line: fair price $9,017, original MSRP $24,750, estimated dealer cost $22,770 to $23,760.
SEL
$9,495
SEL: fair price $9,495, original MSRP $30,495, estimated dealer cost $28,055 to $29,275.
SE
$9,841
SE: fair price $9,841, original MSRP $26,280, estimated dealer cost $24,178 to $25,229.
SEL Premium
$11,195
SEL Premium: fair price $11,195, original MSRP $36,835, estimated dealer cost $33,888 to $35,362.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Volkswagen Passat runs about $9,137 in MT to $10,437 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $640 | $110+ | $9,576 |
| TX | $552 | $332 | $9,710 |
| FL | $530 | $1,074+ | $10,430 |
| NY | $353 | $371 | $9,550 |
| PA | $530 | $587 | $9,943 |
| IL | $552 | $683 | $10,061 |
| OH | $507 | $444 | $9,777 |
| GA | $618 | $637 | $10,081 |
| NC | $265 | $793 | $9,884 |
| WA | $574 | $215+ | $9,615 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $9,351 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
20
MPG city
28
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Volkswagen Passat configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Campaign 19V389000 · 22/05/2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.
Campaign 16V403000 · 06/06/2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
Campaign 15V705000 · 26/10/2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Campaign 20V561000 · 16/09/2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
Campaign 21V321000 · 05/05/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $9,041, within a typical market range of $7,975 to $11,495.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Passat cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,440, so a fair used price is roughly $13,399 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $9,137 in MT to $10,437 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
There are about 55 days of national market supply for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
Negotiating leverage rates 43/100 (moderate). ~55 days of national supply and listings typically ~2% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $20,645–$21,542 — its $22,440 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 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.