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2023 Volkswagen Taos S
SUV · 158 hp · 28–31 mpg combined
Sticker from
$24,155Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$19,997Median across 441 listings
Below sticker
$4,158The MSRP, minus the median
Market
Dealers are asking $4,158 under sticker.
That is the median across 441 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 26 days.
Sticker$24,155
Dealers ask$19,997
−$4,158
441 listings26 days median on the lot
Own one? That is the asking price on other people's. Yours is a different number.
Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking24 factory options, from $42 to $893.
Taos MDO Package$893
Taos Adventure Package$680
Extended Range Remote Start$525
Driver Assistance Package$495
IQ.DRIVE® S Package$495
Taos Protection Package$406
Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink® Connect$405
Carpeted Mats Kit$296
Rubber Mats Kit$296
VW Care$275
Splash Guards$232
Privacy Cover$230
Alarm Kit$210
Carpeted Mats$190
Bumperdillo®$173
Luggage Net$110
Combination Roadside Kit$110
Roadside Assistance Kit$90
Wheel Locks$85
First Aid Kit$42
Rear Sensors Delete−$450
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Which Taos is right for you?
Three trims, $24,155 to $34,535. Tap one to open it.
The numbers.
Three configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automated manual.
158hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo
184lb-ftTorque
28–31mpgCombined · 25–28 city · 32–36 highway
FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic / 7-speed automated manual
5Seats
24.9–27.9 cu ftCargo volume
3,181–3,437 lbsCurb weight
4,321–4,630 lbsGVWR
937 lbsMax payload
100 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- painted alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 215/55R17 tires
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- remote keyless power door locks
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- leatherette steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with pass-thru center armrest
- blind spot warning accident avoidance system
- Rear cross traffic alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- 6.5" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 4 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
1 interior
- Gray/Black
Cloth.
5 factory paints
- Dusk Blue Metallic
- Pure White
- Pyrite Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
- Platinum Gray Metallic
Safety and recalls
No recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2023 Taos.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Rust
7 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20,000 mi
Sold7 yr
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Other years of the Taos S.
2024 Taos S
$23,995$160 less5 colors · starting MSRP
2022 Taos S
$23,495$660 less5 colors · starting MSRP
2025 Taos S
$25,495$1,340 more5 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.