New Volkswagen Tiguan for Sale nearWarren, IL

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

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

The Volkswagen Tiguan's current nationwide average price is $20,232, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,592. 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 Tiguan a good car?

Yes — the Volkswagen Tiguan earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Tiguan for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usefulness. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its modern technology and solid value, especially for family and commuting duties.

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

The main trade-offs in the recent expert reviews center on performance, ergonomics, and technology usability, with some years calling out pedestrian acceleration, awkward controls, and less intuitive interfaces.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Tiguan models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Tiguan’s roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and practical layout as recurring strengths. The model also earns praise for its solid value and family-friendly character across multiple years.

• Owners rate the Volkswagen Tiguan between 3.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully on older examples, especially if you want a Tiguan with a cleaner history and fewer age-related concerns.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: IQ.Drive suite
• Infotainment: 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg city, 34 highway, 29 combined

Which Volkswagen Tiguan trim should I buy?

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim brings a 12.9-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, cloth seats, and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, making it the starting point for the lineup.
• SE: This trim adds 18-inch wheels, leatherette seating, and the same large touchscreen and digital display, giving you a stronger mix of comfort and value.
• SE R-Line Black: This version adds 19-inch wheels and a panoramic sunroof, while keeping the upscale cabin tech and trim upgrades.
• SEL R-Line Turbo: The top trim adds the 268-horsepower engine, 20-inch wheels, 4Motion AWD, a 15-inch touchscreen, two-tone Varenna leather upholstery, quilted stitching, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

What Volkswagen Tiguan do most buyers choose?

The Volkswagen Tiguan years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

Higher-volume model years usually give you more choices on trim, mileage, and condition, which makes it easier to find the right balance of price and equipment. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so inventory stays deeper.

What is the Volkswagen Tiguan's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the Tiguan lineup, which is helpful if you're shopping used. Several years are down by double digits, while the smaller drops in the older model years suggest those examples have softened more gradually. Overall, the pattern points to better value for used buyers across most of the range.

The 2014, 2016, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 6/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 6/10
• 2018: 8/10

The 2026 Tiguan includes the IQ.Drive suite with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, and a driver-condition monitor as standard equipment across the lineup.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.07% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.75%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,983. The Volkswagen Tiguan offers a roomy cabin and a practical, family-friendly layout that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 201 horsepower in most Tiguans, with 207 pound-feet of torque in standard FWD models and 221 pound-feet in 4Motion AWD versions.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are both included as standard equipment, as is a 10.25-inch digital driver information display.
• Safety: The 2026 Tiguan adds driver-initiated lane-change assist as part of the Travel Assist system.
• Starting price: The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan has a base price of $32,280 for the S trim with front-wheel drive.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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.

How does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan compare to the 2023 Honda CR-V?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great handling, Plenty of cargo space.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Poor ergonomic design, Unintuitive technology.

2023 Honda CR-V:

• Pros: Comfortable, Plenty of cargo space, Great ride and handling.
• Cons: Irritating transmission, Uninspired styling, Lacks technological innovation.

Our experts score the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 7.7/10 and the 2023 Honda CR-V 7.8/10. The Tiguan leans into style and handling, while the CR-V emphasizes comfort and ride quality. Both offer plenty of cargo space, but the CR-V edges ahead on overall score and stronger engine output, while the Tiguan's drawbacks center more on performance and technology usability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.