Used Volkswagen Arteon for Sale nearLongmont, CO

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 $23,807, and over the past year that average reached a low of $21,137. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2021, and 2023 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, and its appeal comes through in its style, space, and driving character. 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 main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on fuel economy, ergonomic design, and infotainment usability.

31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Arteon models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Volkswagen Arteon highly, with strong scores across the model years in the data. Expert commentary also points to a solid, secure driving feel and a well-built character that supports long-term confidence.

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

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk comes from choosing a higher-mileage example without a clean history report, so a careful vehicle-history check matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 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 point, with front-wheel drive and the Arteon’s core fastback style and roomy cabin; it suits you if you want the most accessible way into the model.
• SEL R-Line: Adds standard 4Motion all-wheel drive, making it the better choice if you want extra traction and a more upscale setup.
• SEL Premium R-Line: The most luxurious version, adding the richest equipment and the strongest premium feel; this is the best-value trim if you want the Arteon at its most complete.

What Volkswagen Arteon do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can make it simpler to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years most shoppers gravitate toward when balancing availability and value.

What is the Volkswagen Arteon's resale value?

The table shows broadly softening prices across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. One year is essentially flat, while the others show clearer declines, so the market is giving buyers some room to negotiate. The overall pattern suggests recent used Arteons have become more approachable without a dramatic swing in any single direction.

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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −0.13% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −9.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 34.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings. The Volkswagen Arteon offers a distinctive fastback design, a roomy cabin, and a practical hatchback layout that make it stand out in everyday use.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.