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The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Is Here at $45,095 but Should You Buy the 2024 Instead

February 5, 2025

2025 ID.4 starts at $45,095 for RWD Pro and $48,995 for AWD Pro, with pricing for 62 kWh models coming later.
New features include a 12.9-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system, updated ambient lighting, and improved driver assistance.
The top-trim Pro S Plus, priced at $57,295, comes exclusively with AWD, 21-inch wheels, and a Harman Kardon 14-speaker audio system.
2024 ID.4 S has a lease deal of $189/month and 0% APR, ending March 3rd.

How much is too much for an electric SUV? That question is front and center as Volkswagen releases pricing for the 2025 ID.4, bringing updates, added features, and a slightly higher cost. Meanwhile, the 2024 ID.4 has lease and finance deals that make it one of the most affordable EVs on the market today, but only for a limited time.

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Pricing and Trim Breakdown

Volkswagen has confirmed that production for the 2025 ID.4 is underway at the Chattanooga factory, starting with the 82 kWh models. These models maintain a similar trim structure to the 2024 lineup, with pricing beginning at $45,095 for the rear-wheel-drive Pro and $48,995 for the all-wheel-drive Pro. The smaller 62 kWh battery variant will be available later in the year, with pricing details yet to be announced.

Here’s how the trims compare:

ID.4 Pro (Entry-Level)

Price: $45,095 (RWD), $48,995 (AWD)
Wheels: 19-inch alloy (RWD), 20-inch alloy (AWD)
Lighting: LED headlights and taillights, automatic headlights with rain-sensing wipers
Tech & Comfort: 12.9-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system with navigation, wireless App-Connect, 5.3-inch ID. Cockpit, and Volkswagen Car-Net (free for three years)
Seating: Manual cloth and leatherette seats, heated front seats
Driver Assistance: IQ.DRIVE suite, Park Distance Control, Park Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display

ID.4 Pro S (Mid-Tier)

Price: $50,195 (RWD), $54,095 (AWD)
Upgrades Over Entry-Level: 20-inch wheels, illuminated VW logo, premium LED projector headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System
Interior: 30-color ambient lighting, perforated leatherette seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, 12-way power seats with memory
Extras: Panoramic fixed glass roof with electric sunshade, power tailgate

ID.4 Pro S Plus (Top Trim, AWD Only)

Price: $57,295
Exterior: 21-inch wheels, black roof with silver accents, power-folding mirrors with signature lighting
Interior: Heated rear seats, three-zone Climatronic, Harman Kardon 14-speaker audio system, Area View Overhead Camera

All 2025 models have a $1,425 destination charge, and starting midyear, additional content updates are expected.

How Does It Stack Up to the 2024 ID.4 Deals?

If pricing for the 2025 ID.4 seems a little high, that’s because it is, at least compared to the 2024 ID.4 S lease deal, which is one of the best on the market right now. Through March 3rd, Volkswagen is offering the 2024 ID.4 S for $189 per month on a 24-month lease, after a $7,500 EV lease bonus, with only $999 due at signing. If leasing isn’t the right fit, there’s also a 0% APR financing option for 72 months, plus a $5,000 customer bonus.

_{Attendees exploring a blue Volkswagen ID.4 at Electrify Expo.}

That means a buyer could finance a 2024 ID.4 at a lower interest rate with a direct discount, making it considerably more attractive than the 2025 models, especially when factoring in feature differences. The 2025 ID.4 brings some updates, but the 2024 version still delivers impressive range, a spacious interior, and solid technology for a much lower cost. And don’t worry – the door handle recall has been addressed (with free repairs!).

Should You Wait or Buy Now?

The 2025 ID.4 comes with improvements, but not enough to overshadow the financial incentives for the 2024 model. If the newest software and small feature tweaks aren’t a priority, the 2024 ID.4 offers an unbeatable value, at least until March 3rd.

For those who want the latest model and don’t mind paying extra, the 2025 versions will roll out with slight enhancements. Either way, Volkswagen is keeping its electric SUV competitive in a rapidly evolving market.