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Volkswagen Tiguan Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Volkswagen Tiguan depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover offering German engineering, available third-row seating (in the US), and refined road manners. It depreciates faster than Japanese rivals like the CR-V and RAV4, with resale typically landing in the middle of the pack due to higher long-term maintenance costs and softer brand retention.

1-year depreciation
22%
5-year retention
48%
MSRP
$28,880–$41k
Avg mi / year
13,000

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$18,161
-52%
Value at purchase
$34,925
Brand new
Value when you sell
$16,764
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$3,632
Depreciation / mi
$0.30
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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $34,925

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $34,925 100%
Year 1 $27,242 78% -$7,683 (22%)
Year 2 $23,749 68% -$3,493 (12.8%)
Year 3 $20,955 60% -$2,794 (11.8%)
Year 4 $18,860 54% -$2,095 (10%)
Year 5 $16,764 48% -$2,096 (11.1%)
Year 6 $15,018 43% -$1,746 (10.4%)
Year 7 $13,272 38% -$1,746 (11.6%)
Year 8 $11,875 34% -$1,397 (10.5%)
Year 9 $10,478 30% -$1,397 (11.8%)
Year 10 $9,430 27% -$1,048 (10%)

Volkswagen Tiguan depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Volkswagen Tiguan depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. The US-spec long-wheelbase Tiguan competes in the crowded compact SUV segment where it loses ground to CR-V and RAV4 on resale. 4MOTION AWD trims hold value slightly better in northern states.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
+2% retention

Stronger demand than the US thanks to standard AWD availability and winter-friendly features. Tiguan is a top-10 seller in Canada, keeping used prices firm, especially for Highline and Comfortline trims.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
+5% retention

The Tiguan is a core VW seller in Britain with solid demand for diesel and plug-in hybrid variants. Fleet and lease-return supply is heavy but retained value remains respectable for R-Line and eHybrid trims.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
+6% retention

Europe gets the short-wheelbase Tiguan which is a segment benchmark; strong brand equity and diesel/PHEV powertrains support resale. The Tiguan consistently ranks among the best-selling SUVs in Germany.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
-10% retention

Japanese and Korean SUVs dominate Saudi Arabia, and VW's thinner dealer network softens Tiguan resale. Heat-related wear on DSG transmissions concerns used buyers.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-15% retention

Sold as a premium CBU/CKD import, the Tiguan competes with the Jeep Compass and Skoda Kodiaq. High service costs and limited parts availability accelerate depreciation after year 4.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-5% retention

The Tiguan is well-regarded in Australia, with the Allspace seven-seater especially popular. Resale is decent but trails the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 by 5–8 points at the 5-year mark.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Volkswagen Tiguan depreciation after an accident

An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Volkswagen Tiguan.

Minor accident
+8% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+18% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+33% depreciation

Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.

This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.

Volkswagen Tiguan FAQ

How much does a Volkswagen Tiguan depreciate per year?
A new Tiguan typically loses around 22% of its value in the first year, then about 7–9% annually thereafter. After 5 years, expect roughly 48% retained value — noticeably weaker than the Honda CR-V (~60%) or Toyota RAV4 (~65%).
What is a 5-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan worth?
A Tiguan with an original MSRP of $35,000 will typically be worth around $16,800 after 5 years and 65,000 miles. SEL Premium R-Line trims depreciate faster in absolute dollars, while base S and SE trims hold percentage value better.
Why does the Tiguan depreciate faster than Japanese rivals?
German compact SUVs carry higher projected maintenance costs once out of warranty, including DSG transmission service, turbocharger wear, and pricier parts. Used buyers discount accordingly, shaving 10–15% off residuals versus the CR-V or RAV4 at the 5-year mark.
How much does an accident reduce a Tiguan's resale value?
A minor accident typically reduces resale by about 8%, a moderate accident by 18%, and a major accident with structural damage by around 33%. Carfax history entries are especially damaging for Tiguans since buyers already factor in reliability concerns.
Does the Tiguan's 4MOTION AWD help with depreciation?
Yes, modestly. 4MOTION-equipped Tiguans retain about 2–4% more value after 5 years, particularly in Canada, the Northeast US, and mountainous regions. The AWD premium of roughly $1,500 new is usually recovered on resale within 4 years.

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