Real price data
What should you pay for a 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Original MSRP
$25,540
When new
Fair market price
$19,487
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$6,053
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $18,242 · 75th $21,544 · MSRP $25,540
Spread of current 2022 Volkswagen Taos listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
58
out of 100
strong leverage
~52 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
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
52days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2022 Volkswagen Taos inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$23,497–$24,518
Estimated dealer invoice — about $25,540 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 | $18,302 | $25,540 | $23,497–$24,518 |
| SE | $19,627 | $29,345 | $26,997–$28,171 |
| SEL | $20,811 | $33,645 | $30,953–$32,299 |
- S
- $18,302
- SE
- $19,627
- SEL
- $20,811
Fuel economy
28
MPG city
36
MPG highway
31
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2022 Volkswagen Taos configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection and replace the fuel supply line and connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DB.
Campaign 21V651000 · 20/08/2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24HH.
Campaign 21V615000 · 06/08/2021
SUSPENSION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
Campaign 22V176000 · 23/03/2022
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24iL.
Campaign 22V687000 · 14/09/2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DV.
Campaign 23V214000 · 29/03/2023
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $19,487, within a typical market range of $18,242 to $21,544.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $25,540, so a fair used price is roughly $6,053 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
There are about 52 days of national market supply for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.
How much can you negotiate on a 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Negotiating leverage rates 58/100 (strong). ~52 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $23,497–$24,518 — its $25,540 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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