2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC

VIN WVWLF7AU3GW141271

Typical market price

$18,987

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Last listed by 5 Star Auto

13819 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079

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Market price range

Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 4, 2026

Below market

$16,774

Typical price

$18,987

Above market

$23,365

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $3,000 (−13.6%) over 4 months.

Apr 25, 2026 · $21,995 Sep 3, 2026 · $18,995

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN WVWLF7AU3GW141271, spanning 4 months.

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
5 Star Auto	Indian Trail, NC 28079	$18,995	86,465 mi	2026-09-03	11 d ago
5 Star Auto	Matthews, NC 28105	$21,995	86,465 mi	2026-04-25	115 d ago
Gator Ford	Seffner, FL 33584	$31,991	67,010 mi	2021-11-02	1791 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WVWLF7AU3GW141271

Trim

Base W DCC

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

292.00

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2016

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,860 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Volkswagen Golf R likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $2,170

Fuel $9,300

Insurance $4,335

Maintenance & repairs $6,325

Total, 5 years $22,130

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD

4 recall campaigns on this model year

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EQUIPMENT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016.

NHTSA campaign 16V337000
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Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R over the last 6 months — the market firmed $500 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$19,495
June 2026	$19,995
July 2026	$20,529
August 2026	$20,189
September 2026	$20,365
October 2026	$19,995

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As of October 3, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2016–2018) to the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2016 Toyota Camry has the lowest median asking price ($14,000, 952 listings with photos) and the 2016 Subaru WRX the highest ($15,998, 288 listings).

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Your comparison starting point

2016 Volkswagen Golf R

All trims · United States

$18,987

Comparison catalog median · 50 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$14,998

Median asking price · 352 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$12,399–$17,630

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2016 Volkswagen Golf R All trims	$18,987	$17,866–$21,407	50
2016 Subaru WRX All trims	$15,998	$13,900–$19,500	288
2016 Toyota Prius All trims	$15,489	$12,995–$17,997	303
2016 Honda Accord All trims	$14,440	$12,000–$16,903	1,070
2016 Toyota Camry All trims	$14,000	$11,495–$16,700	952
2018 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims	$14,998	$12,399–$17,630	352

What these prices mean

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2026	432	$52,829	100%	—
2025	42	$47,507	90%	11,122 mi
2024	164	$42,354	80%	23,364 mi
2023	54	$40,315	76%	31,267 mi
2022	48	$35,342	67%	47,683 mi
2019	113	$29,949	57%	66,365 mi
2018	69	$25,743	49%	82,453 mi
2017	68	$24,198	46%	85,241 mi