How much does the Volkswagen Arteon cost in today's market?

Used Volkswagen Arteon prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volkswagen Arteon's current nationwide average price is $25,442, and its year-round low is $21,137.30. That gives you a useful snapshot of where used pricing sits for this model right now. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019 and 2021 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volkswagen Arteon a good car?

Yes — the Volkswagen Arteon earns strong marks from owners across the full model range.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The trade-offs that show up most often are fuel economy, infotainment usability, and ergonomic design, so you should expect a car that leans more toward style, comfort, and driving enjoyment than simplicity.

29.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Arteon models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Volkswagen Arteon highly, and the review comments point to a car that feels refined, comfortable, and appealing to live with. Expert feedback also reinforces its solid road manners, upscale character, and practical packaging.

• Owners rate the Volkswagen Arteon between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should focus on condition, maintenance history, and how the car was equipped, since those factors matter most when you’re shopping a used example.

What should I look for when buying a used Volkswagen Arteon?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: IQ.Drive
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg

Which Volkswagen Arteon trim should I buy?

The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon offers these trims:

• SE R-Line: The entry trim brings the Arteon’s sportback body style, upscale cabin, and practical cargo space, and it suits you if you want the most accessible way into the model.
• SEL R-Line: This trim adds 4Motion all-wheel drive, making it the better pick if you want extra traction along with the Arteon’s comfort and style.
• SEL Premium R-Line: This is the best-value trim if you want the most complete mix of luxury and capability, including the richer feature set and the same 4Motion all-wheel-drive system.

What Volkswagen Arteon do most buyers choose?

The Volkswagen Arteon years with the most listings are 2022, 2020, and 2021.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward because inventory is deeper and deal opportunities are easier to find.

What is the Volkswagen Arteon's resale value?

Most of the movement here points downward, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. One newer year is essentially flat, while the older recent years show sharper declines that can open up better value. The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2019, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volkswagen Arteon safe?

• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10

Volkswagen equips every 2023 Arteon with IQ.Drive, a collection of advanced driving assistance systems.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Volkswagen Arteon now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −10.58% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −6.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 29.1% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 22.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings. The Volkswagen Arteon offers a stylish fastback design, a roomy cabin, and a practical hatchback layout that gives you everyday usefulness with a more distinctive look.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Volkswagen equips the Arteon with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
• Tech: The Arteon includes a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds IQ.Drive with forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist, and Emergency Assist.
• Starting price: Prices range from $43,010 to $50,175.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2025 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.