Used Volkswagen Taos for Sale nearChico, CA

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

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

The Volkswagen Taos's current nationwide average price is $21,292, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,992 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volkswagen Taos a good car?

Yes — the Volkswagen Taos earns strong owner approval across its model years, and its appeal centers on space, comfort, and everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the roomy cabin, good seat comfort, and impressive gas mileage. They also like the Taos's practical character and the way it feels more upscale than many small SUVs in its class.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the drivetrain and infotainment experience, especially in recent years with expert data. You should also expect some road and tire noise, along with a powertrain that prioritizes efficiency and everyday use over quick acceleration.

36.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Taos positive marks for comfort, space, and fuel economy, and expert reviews reinforce its practical, well-rounded character. The strongest feedback centers on its roomy interior, useful cabin layout, and easy everyday livability.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks best when you focus on later model years and verify service history, since early versions drew more concern around drivetrain behavior and recalls.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: IQ.Drive collection of ADAS
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an 8-inch touchscreen
• Fuel efficiency: 26.8 mpg, coming up just short of the official EPA rating of 28 mpg in combined driving

Which Volkswagen Taos trim should I buy?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim brings the standard 6.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, Car-Net connected services, standard Front Assist, a blind-spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, and the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine with an eight-speed automatic in FWD form. It suits you if you want the most accessible way into the Taos lineup.
• SE: This is the best-value trim because it adds the 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and VW’s IQ.Drive collection of ADAS as standard equipment. It also adds Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, and active blind-spot monitoring.
• SEL: The top trim adds the 10.25-inch display, native navigation, an eight-speaker Beats Audio premium sound system, parking sensors with automatic braking, road-sign recognition, and standard 4Motion AWD. It suits you if you want the most premium Taos experience.

What Volkswagen Taos do most buyers choose?

The Volkswagen Taos years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-listing model years usually draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. In the Taos lineup, the most common years also line up with the strongest balance of availability and deal volume.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are on the newer years, while the older recent years have moved down more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value without giving up the Taos's core strengths.

The 2023, 2024, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volkswagen Taos safe?

• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10

For the 2023 model year, Volkswagen improves the Taos regarding standard safety features with the IQ.Drive collection of ADAS on the SE trim.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −14.38% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,940. The Volkswagen Taos offers a roomy cabin and a practical, comfort-first character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2023 Taos has a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and the test vehicle averaged 26.8 mpg, coming up just short of the official EPA rating of 28 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: With SE and SEL trim, the infotainment system adds an 8-inch touchscreen equipping the Taos with Bluetooth support for multiple devices, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio service, and an added USB port.
• Safety: For the 2023 model year, Volkswagen improves the Taos regarding standard safety features. Now, the Taos S includes standard Front Assist, a blind-spot monitoring system, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: This year, 2023 VW Taos prices range from $24,155 to $34,535, not including a destination charge of $1,235.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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