Used Volkswagen Taos for Sale nearWhitecourt, AB

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 has a current nationwide average price of $27,410 CAD, and over the past year that average reached a low of $27,055 CAD. 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 a strong owner response across its model years, with a 4.5/5 all-generations user rating.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Taos for its roomy interior, useful cargo space, and impressive fuel economy. Many also like its stylish design and the sense of quality it brings to everyday driving.

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

The main trade-offs centre on the powertrain, the infotainment experience, and overall value, especially in recent expert-tested years.

28.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Volkswagen Taos as a comfortable, efficient small SUV with a roomy cabin and a pleasant day-to-day driving experience. Expert feedback also points to a practical, well-equipped package that feels more substantial than many rivals.

• Owners rate the Volkswagen Taos between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and pay close attention to service history and how the powertrain feels on a test drive.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, automatic high-beam headlights, parking sensors with automatic braking, and road-sign recognition.
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio service, Car-Net connected services, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Fuel efficiency: over the entire route, the test vehicle averaged 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres, coming in just above the official Natural Resources Canada rating of 8.5 L/100 km for AWD models in combined driving. (In FWD models, the expected average is 7.6 L/100 km.)

Which Volkswagen Taos trim should I buy?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos offers these trims:

• Trendline: The entry trim brings the Taos formula in its most accessible form, with the choice of FWD or 4Motion AWD and the standard safety equipment that includes Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Comfortline: This trim adds Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and the upgraded infotainment setup with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Highline: The top trim adds 4Motion AWD, a 10.25-inch digital display, native navigation, Beats Audio, parking sensors with automatic braking, and road-sign recognition, along with the most upscale look and feel.

What Volkswagen Taos do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car savings.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you want a newer Taos at a lower entry point than before. The largest drops are on the newer model years, while the older ones have also moved lower at a steadier pace.

The 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 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 −19.34% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,888 CAD. The Volkswagen Taos offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2023 Taos has a turbocharged (TSI) 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine making power specs of 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and over the entire route, the test vehicle averaged 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres, coming in just above the official Natural Resources Canada rating of 8.5 L/100 km for AWD models in combined driving.
• Tech: With Comfortline and Highline trim, the infotainment system adds an 8-inch touchscreen equipping the Taos with Bluetooth support for multiple devices, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio service, Car-Net connected services, and an added USB port.
• Safety: For the 2023 model year, Volkswagen improves the Taos regarding standard safety features and driver assistance technologies.
• Starting price: This year, 2023 VW Taos Canadian new vehicle prices range from $26,995 to $37,695.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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 Taos compare to the 2024 Mazda CX-30?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Volkswagen Taos:

• Pros: Stylish design, Spacious, Plenty of cargo space.
• Cons: Irritating, underpowered drivetrain, Infotainment system user experience, Questionable value for the money.

2024 Mazda CX-30:

• Pros: Stylish design, Fun to drive, Great safety ratings.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy (Turbo), Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space.

Our experts score the 2023 Volkswagen Taos 6.3/10 and the 2024 Mazda CX-30 7.7/10. The Taos stands out for space and cargo room, while the CX-30 brings stronger driving appeal and better safety credentials. If you want a roomier small SUV, the Taos has the edge; if you care more about performance and overall expert score, the CX-30 comes out ahead.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.