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Volkswagen GTI keeps an estimated 42% of its recent market value after 5 years — #465 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Volkswagen GTI retains an estimated 42% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #465 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class by 19 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Volkswagen GTI sheds about 15% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $17,500 it falls to around $7,297 by year five — a five-year loss near $10,203, about $5.59 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Volkswagen GTI bought at 4 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 42% of its recent market value after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #465).
From about $17,500 when new it drops to roughly $7,297 after five years — a loss near $10,203 (42% of its recent market value retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.