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2017 Volkswagen Passat Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$10,469

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$3,400$17,668
Typical market range
$8,898–$12,699

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$10,469

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$22,440–$30,995

4 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

42

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 47 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 3% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

47

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2017 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.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
S$8,752$22,440$20,645–$21,542
R-Line$10,304$23,975$22,057–$23,016
SE$10,774$25,495$23,455–$24,475
SEL Premium$11,890$30,995$28,515–$29,755

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$6,973$19,874$32,774
Typical asking

S

$8,752

S: typical asking price $8,752, original MSRP $22,440, estimated dealer cost $20,645 to $21,542.

R-Line

$10,304

R-Line: typical asking price $10,304, original MSRP $23,975, estimated dealer cost $22,057 to $23,016.

SE

$10,774

SE: typical asking price $10,774, original MSRP $25,495, estimated dealer cost $23,455 to $24,475.

SEL Premium

$11,890

SEL Premium: typical asking price $11,890, original MSRP $30,995, estimated dealer cost $28,515 to $29,755.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking 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 2017 Volkswagen Passat runs about $10,780 in MT to $12,189 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$759$110+$11,338
TX$654$332$11,455
FL$628$1,074+$12,171
NY$419$371$11,259
PA$628$587$11,684
IL$654$683$11,806
OH$602$444$11,515
GA$733$637$11,839
NC$314$793$11,576
WA$680$215+$11,364
OR$0$525$10,994

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 2017 Volkswagen Passat configuration (Regular).

Safety & recalls

7 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat.

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.

Campaign 18V536000 · 15/08/2018

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Campaign 19V679000 · 25/09/2019

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.

Campaign 17V075000 · 08/02/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.

Campaign 24V834000 · 30/10/2024

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2017 Volkswagen Passat?

Used 2017 Volkswagen Passat listings ask about $10,469 at typical mileage, with most listings between $8,898 and $12,699. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Passat cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,440, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $11,971 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2017 Volkswagen Passat?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $10,780 in MT to $12,189 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2017 Volkswagen Passat?

There are about 47 days of national market supply for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat.

Is the listed price on a 2017 Volkswagen Passat fair?

Not always. 2017 Volkswagen Passat listings typically ask about $10,800, roughly 3% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $10,469. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2017 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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