45K–60K miles
5 listings $17,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$16,933–$18,490
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THE PRICE OF A MODEL YEAR
Volkswagen Golf depreciation, explained.
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf asks about 55% less than the 2021 across 10 model years. See the price range, mileage and sample behind each year before choosing your next car.
United States · USDSeptember 10, 2026 · listing snapshot
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2021 Volkswagen Golf · listing photo
A model-year price comparison · not an individual vehicle appraisal
2021$15,992
2020$16,865
2019$14,477
PUT TWO YEARS SIDE BY SIDE
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Same snapshot. Different cars.
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Asking-price difference
$4,867Different vehicles in one dated snapshot
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September 10, 2026 snapshot · Mileage, trim and condition affect the comparison. Different model years are not the resale history of one vehicle.
About the highlighted 5-model-year price gap
5 years older · 2016 typically asks 30% less than the 2021. Priced from 32 listings and 113 listings.
The 2016 typically asks 30% less than the 2021 in this snapshot, across 5 model years.
SEE THE RANGE, NOT JUST ONE NUMBER
Asking prices by model year
Typical asking price Middle 50% of listings
Each line shows the middle half of asking prices for that year when available. The dot is the median, or the average when labelled. Overlapping bands are a reason to inspect individual cars before drawing conclusions.
$5,000$8,250$12K$15K$18K
2021 $15,99232 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2021
32 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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75K–90K miles
11 listings $16,000Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,544–$16,866
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90K–105K miles
8 listings $13,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,997–$14,984
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15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $19,495Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $18,999Median asking price
See cars for sale60K–75K miles
2 listings · small sample $15,494Median asking price
See cars for saleOver 105K miles
2 listings · small sample $10,224Median asking price
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Explore 2021 Volkswagen Golf prices →2020 $16,86517 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2020
17 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
7 listings $17,658Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,090–$17,983
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75K–90K miles
5 listings $15,409Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,939–$15,887
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View 3 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group
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30K–45K miles
2 listings · small sample $19,494Median asking price
See cars for sale60K–75K miles
1 listing · small sample $15,971Observed asking price
See cars for saleOver 105K miles
2 listings · small sample $9,998Median asking price
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Explore 2020 Volkswagen Golf prices →2019 $14,47764 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2019
64 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
13 listings $16,626Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,995–$18,998
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60K–75K miles
11 listings $16,082Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,052–$16,800
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75K–90K miles
7 listings $14,381Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,714–$14,824
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90K–105K miles
15 listings $12,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,145–$13,948
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Over 105K miles
11 listings $11,988Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,266–$12,524
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These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
Under 15K miles
2 listings · small sample $19,536Median asking price
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1 listing · small sample $16,593Observed asking price
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4 listings · small sample $18,070Median asking price
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Explore 2019 Volkswagen Golf prices →2018 $15,11834 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2018
34 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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30K–45K miles
6 listings $18,590Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,397–$18,789
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45K–60K miles
5 listings $16,797Median asking price
Middle 50%$16,575–$17,732
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60K–75K miles
6 listings $15,622Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,182–$16,206
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Over 105K miles
8 listings $10,698Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,100–$11,616
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15K–30K miles
2 listings · small sample $18,542Median asking price
See cars for sale75K–90K miles
3 listings · small sample $14,602Median asking price
See cars for sale90K–105K miles
4 listings · small sample $12,259Median asking price
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Explore 2018 Volkswagen Golf prices →2017 $11,998109 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2017
109 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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30K–45K miles
6 listings $15,742Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,571–$16,874
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45K–60K miles
13 listings $15,690Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,000–$16,998
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60K–75K miles
19 listings $13,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,440–$14,428
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75K–90K miles
18 listings $12,861Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,858–$14,670
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90K–105K miles
21 listings $11,811Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,995–$11,988
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Over 105K miles
29 listings $10,087Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,887–$11,075
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View 2 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group
These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
Under 15K miles
2 listings · small sample $14,498Median asking price
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1 listing · small sample $15,965Observed asking price
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Explore 2017 Volkswagen Golf prices →2016 $11,125113 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2016
113 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
15 listings $14,495Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,907–$17,815
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60K–75K miles
12 listings $12,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,890–$14,240
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75K–90K miles
24 listings $12,208Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,657–$13,016
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90K–105K miles
14 listings $11,864Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,610–$12,499
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Over 105K miles
45 listings $8,994Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,299–$9,900
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View 2 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group
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15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $16,495Observed asking price
See cars for sale30K–45K miles
2 listings · small sample $16,136Median asking price
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Explore 2016 Volkswagen Golf prices →2015 $10,476227 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2015
226 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
7 listings $14,004Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,784–$19,722
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60K–75K miles
19 listings $12,170Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,758–$13,340
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75K–90K miles
30 listings $11,945Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,237–$14,748
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90K–105K miles
39 listings $10,476Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,216–$11,184
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Over 105K miles
128 listings $9,168Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,947–$11,210
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These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $11,995Observed asking price
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2 listings · small sample $13,232Median asking price
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Explore 2015 Volkswagen Golf prices →2014 $8,30031 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2014
31 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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90K–105K miles
5 listings $8,520Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,995–$9,999
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Over 105K miles
20 listings $7,996Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,436–$9,293
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View 3 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group
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15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $11,990Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $10,990Median asking price
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2 listings · small sample $9,228Median asking price
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Explore 2014 Volkswagen Golf prices →2013 $8,09866 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2013
65 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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75K–90K miles
10 listings $8,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,248–$10,981
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90K–105K miles
11 listings $10,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,499–$12,247
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Over 105K miles
36 listings $7,180Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,544–$8,291
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View 4 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group
These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $10,995Observed asking price
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2 listings · small sample $9,972Median asking price
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1 listing · small sample $12,389Observed asking price
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4 listings · small sample $11,600Median asking price
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Explore 2013 Volkswagen Golf prices →Explore all 11 model years and mileage groups
2012 $7,99577 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2012
76 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
5 listings $10,290Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,299–$10,423
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75K–90K miles
7 listings $9,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,195–$11,626
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90K–105K miles
8 listings $7,374Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,521–$11,944
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Over 105K miles
54 listings $6,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$5,995–$9,650
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30K–45K miles
1 listing · small sample $9,600Observed asking price
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1 listing · small sample $11,515Observed asking price
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Explore 2012 Volkswagen Golf prices →2011 $7,19951 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2011
50 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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75K–90K miles
5 listings $7,971Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,789–$8,720
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90K–105K miles
6 listings $8,495Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,245–$11,044
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Over 105K miles
34 listings $6,297Median asking price
Middle 50%$5,270–$7,899
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View 3 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group
These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
30K–45K miles
1 listing · small sample $9,995Observed asking price
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1 listing · small sample $10,900Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $9,735Median asking price
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Explore 2011 Volkswagen Golf prices →2021 · $15,992 · 32 listings · 76,972 mi average odometer
Click a year to explore prices by mileage. Hover or focus to compare its overall range.
See the full data table ↓MAKE SENSE OF THE NUMBERS
An older model year changes more than the price.
A price gap is not a depreciation rate
These prices compare different vehicles on the market. An older model year may offer a lower asking price, but mileage, equipment and the mix of listings also change.
Condition needs its own check
History, equipment and physical condition can change the value of an individual car. A model-year median cannot confirm any of them.
Check the vehicle history ↗Mileage is part of the comparison
Open a model year above to compare asking prices within odometer groups. A small sample can change noticeably with a single listing; missing mileage is excluded.
Explore prices by mileage →A DIFFERENT QUESTION: CHANGE OVER TIME
2016 Volkswagen Golf asking-price history
Monthly medians for the same model year. Listing samples change each month; this is not the resale history of one VIN. Missing months are left as gaps. This history is a separate dataset from the model-year snapshot above.
$10K$12K$14K$16K
Oct 2025Sep 2026
The median asking price moved from $11,995 in October 2025 to $12,599 in September 2026. The mix of vehicles offered for sale changes over time. Shading shows the middle 50% of asking prices where available.
Monthly history last refreshed September 10, 2026. The month containing that refresh may be incomplete.
Monthly prices and sample sizes
| Month | Median asking price | Middle 50% | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $12,599 | $9,998–$15,194 | 143 |
| August 2026 | $12,599 | $9,999–$15,835 | 353 |
| July 2026 | $12,047 | $9,995–$14,998 | 341 |
| June 2026 | $11,990 | $9,674–$14,444 | 268 |
| May 2026 | $12,837 | $9,995–$15,103 | 242 |
| April 2026 | $12,499 | $9,960–$14,498 | 223 |
| March 2026 | $11,990 | $9,950–$14,000 | 281 |
| February 2026 | $11,838 | $9,995–$13,904 | 264 |
| January 2026 | $11,777 | $9,545–$13,798 | 251 |
| December 2025 | $11,342 | $8,995–$12,998 | 137 |
| November 2025 | $10,987 | $8,995–$13,298 | 105 |
| October 2025 | $11,995 | $9,992–$14,764 | 91 |
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Price, mileage and listings
in a dedicated report for each year.
2021
$15,992
Median asking price
76,972 mi average odometer
2020
$16,865
Median asking price
68,538 mi average odometer
2019
$14,477
Median asking price
78,008 mi average odometer
All available model years
2018
$15,118
Median asking price
74,578 mi average odometer
2017
$11,998
Median asking price
86,675 mi average odometer
2016
$11,125
Median asking price
98,522 mi average odometer
2015
$10,476
Median asking price
110,881 mi average odometer
2014
$8,300
Median asking price
111,641 mi average odometer
2013
$8,098
Median asking price
111,339 mi average odometer
2012
$7,995
Median asking price
121,861 mi average odometer
2011
$7,199
Median asking price
117,967 mi average odometer
Full price comparison, curve and sample sizes
What the Volkswagen Golf depreciation curve means for buyers
Which single model year costs the most to skip?
- 2018 typical
- $15,118
- 2017 typical
- − $11,998
- one year of age
- $3,120
21% of the 2018 price
Across the 2011–2021 model years, 2018 → 2017 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.
Priced from 34 and 109 listings in this snapshot.
How do asking prices compare five model years apart?
- 2021 typical
- $15,992
- 2016 typical
- $11,125
- share of newer-year ask
- 70%
$4,867 below the 2021 ask
A 2016 — five model years older — asks 70% of what the 2021 asks. The Share-of-baseline-ask column in the table below runs the same share for every year.
Priced from 32 and 113 listings in this snapshot.
Volkswagen Golf depreciation curve
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−55%Asking-price difference, 2021 → 2011
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≈5.5%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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−$3,120Steepest drop, 2018 → 2017
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$7,199Cheapest model year (2011) · years with 25+ listings
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2021. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2011 Volkswagen Golf typically lists at $7,199 — 55% below the 2021's $15,992.
$7,500
$10K
$13K
$15K
$18K
−9%
−25%
−34%
−49%
−55%
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
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2012
2011
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $15,992 | 100% | — | 76,972 | 32 |
| 2020 | $16,865 | 105% | +$873 | 68,538 | 17 |
| 2019 | $14,477 | 91% | −$2,388 | 78,008 | 64 |
| 2018 | $15,118 | 95% | +$641 | 74,578 | 34 |
| 2017 | $11,998 | 75% | −$3,120 | 86,675 | 109 |
| 2016 | $11,125 | 70% | −$873 | 98,522 | 113 |
| 2015 | $10,476 | 66% | −$649 | 110,881 | 227 |
| 2014 | $8,300 | 52% | −$2,176 | 111,641 | 31 |
| 2013 | $8,098 | 51% | −$202 | 111,339 | 66 |
| 2012 | $7,995 | 50% | −$103 | 121,861 | 77 |
| 2011 | $7,199 | 45% | −$796 | 117,967 | 51 |
Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's dealer listings in this snapshot, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated September 10, 2026.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Volkswagen Golf value & depreciation questions
Answers grounded in the data shown here.
How much does a Volkswagen Golf depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2011 typically asks $7,199, 55% below the 2021's $15,992. These are different vehicles listed on September 10, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older Volkswagen Golf asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2011 Volkswagen Golf asks about 45% of the 2021's typical asking price ($7,199 vs $15,992). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which Volkswagen Golf model year is cheapest?
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $7,199 — 55% below the 2021's typical $15,992. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Volkswagen Golf model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 11 model years, from 2011 to 2021, each priced from dealer listings in the September 10, 2026 snapshot.
Is this a forecast of my car's resale value?
No. These are dealer asking prices for different vehicles in a dated snapshot. They do not measure the value lost by one car over time, original MSRP depreciation, or final transaction prices.
How does mileage affect Volkswagen Golf asking prices?
Open a model year to see its available odometer groups, asking prices and listing counts. Mileage is the distance recorded on the odometer. Price differences also reflect condition, trim and equipment; sparse groups are labelled separately.
OPEN ABOUT THE EVIDENCE
Where these numbers come from
Compiled by VinAssessment from dealer listing data. Prices shown are asking prices, not completed transactions.
- Market & currency
- United States · USD · all available trims
- Data snapshot
- September 10, 2026
- Typical price
- Median asking price per model year, or the average when the median is unavailable. The price basis is labelled on each row.
- Price range
- 25th–75th percentile: the middle half of the listing sample, not a confidence interval. Missing ranges are not estimated.
- Coverage
- 11 qualifying model years with at least 10 listings each. Headline price-gap calculations require at least 25 listings per year. Gaps in data do not establish a generation change.
- Mileage groups
- Only positive, usable odometer readings. Groups with fewer than 5 listings are observations, not dependable market estimates. Reported odometer readings do not verify actual lifetime mileage.
- What is not measured
- Original MSRP loss, future resale value, or a guaranteed price for an individual VIN.
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