A 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz will depreciate $38,998 after 5 years and have a 5-year residual value of $22,547. With out of pocket expenses at $41,519, the total Cost to Own of the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz is $80,517.

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Electric Vehicles.
When considering the cost of a car, it's important to look beyond the sticker price. Expenses like fuel, maintenance and insurance can add up quickly.
Sometimes a car with a higher initial price tag can actually save you money over the first five years of ownership. Understanding these differences can help you make a smarter financial decision and keep more money in your pocket.
5-Year Cost to Own includes out-of-pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).

Cost to Own: $80,517
MSRP: $61,545
New 2025 1 of 3 Volkswagen ID.Buzz | Add a car to compare cost to own data | Add a car to compare cost to own data | ||
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| Total Out of Pocket Expenses | $41,519 | - | - | |
| Fuel | $6,887 | - | - | |
| Maintenance | $3,148 | - | - | |
| Insurance | $17,550 | - | - | |
| Repairs | $1,232 | - | - | |
| Financing | $7,500 | - | - | |
| State Fees | $5,202 | - | - |
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $1,258 | $1,321 | $1,379 | $1,436 | $1,493 | $6,887 | |
| Insurance | $3,510 | $3,510 | $3,510 | $3,510 | $3,510 | $17,550 | |
| Financing | $2,601 | $2,079 | $1,529 | $950 | $341 | $7,500 | |
| State Fees | $5,014 | - | $94 | - | $94 | $5,202 | |
| Maintenance | - | $930 | $552 | $1,606 | $60 | $3,148 | |
| Repairs | - | - | - | $494 | $738 | $1,232 | |
| Depreciation | $26,089 | $3,770 | $3,985 | $2,846 | $2,308 | $38,998 | |
| Cost To Own | $38,472 | $11,610 | $11,049 | $10,842 | $8,544 | $80,517 |
As of May 2026 insuring a Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025 will cost approximately $17,550 dollars to insure per year, or $1,462 dollars per month. This amount can vary depending on factors like the age of the driver, driving record, credit rating, location of insured vehicle, vehicle trim and the company providing the insurance. For more information on insuring your vehicle, check out Kelley Blue Book.
As of May 2026 average annual maintenance costs for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025 run about $629 dollars, totaling approximately $3,148 dollars over five years.
As of May 2026 average annual depreciation for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025 runs about $7,799 dollars, totaling approximately $38,998 dollars over five years. It's worth noting that new vehicles depreciate most rapidly in the first couple years after purchase and that rate slows over time.
A Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025 can be expected to depreciate around $38,998 dollars over the course of 5 years, averaging $7,799 dollars per year, with the most dramatic depreciation occurring in the first 2-3 years and tapering off thereafter. Factors impacting the depreciation value of the 2025 Volkswagen include vehicle age, mileage, make and model, accident history, market demand, service history, and external market factors like gas prices. For a more detailed breakdown of vehicle value, check with the experts at Kelley Blue Book.
Average annual maintenance costs for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025 run about $629 dollars or $3,148 dollars over the span of 5 years. For a more detailed cost breakdown, check out Kelley Blue Book's car maintenance pages for the 2025 Volkswagen.