# A Volkswagen Phaeton W12 shows nearly 100,000 euros in depreciation on resale

> A 450 hp Volkswagen Phaeton W12, sold new for nearly 120,000 euros, is now offered for about 100,000 euros less, illustrating the steep depreciation of large luxury sedans.

**In brief**: Used cars and prices event (severity: info) involving Volkswagen, in Allemagne, first detected on 31 October 2026 at 16:53. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 16:53.

- Category: Used cars and prices
- Severity: Info
- Countries: Allemagne
- Brands: Volkswagen
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 16:53
- Updated: 31 October 2026 at 16:53
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/244-a-volkswagen-phaeton-w12-shows-nearly-100-000-euros-in-depreciation-on-resale

## Reported figures

- 120.000 Euro
- 100.000 Euro

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Luxuslimo mit sechsstelligem Wertverlust!](https://www.autobild.de/artikel/gebrauchtwagen-vw-phaeton-w12-leistung-ausstattung-preis-28862991.html) — Auto Bild, 31 October 2026 at 16:53

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Cite as: Mecapress, “A Volkswagen Phaeton W12 shows nearly 100,000 euros in depreciation on resale”, https://mecapress.com/events/244-a-volkswagen-phaeton-w12-shows-nearly-100-000-euros-in-depreciation-on-resale
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology