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2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC
VIN
WVWLF7AU5GW289924
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,507 above typical price
Lake Villa, IL
Listed at
$22,494
typical market $18,987 · 27 comps
This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC is listed at $22,494 in Lake Villa, IL.
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Sold by Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lake Villa
855 E Grand Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60073
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2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC
VIN WVWLF7AU5GW289924
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Market price range
Based on 27 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026This vehicle · $22,494
Below market
$16,172
Typical price
$18,987
Above market
$24,115
This vehicle: $22,494 — $3,507 above the typical market price ($18,987)
Asking $22,494 · typical market price $18,987 · based on 27 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 5, 2026 · $22,494
Sep 25, 2026 · $22,494
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WVWLF7AU5GW289924, spanning 20 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lake Villa | Lake Villa, IL 60073 | $22,494 | — | 2026-09-25 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lansing | Lansing, IL 60438 | $22,595 | — | 2026-09-10 | 17 d ago |
| Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lake Villa | Lake Villa, IL 60046 | $22,595 | 83,704 mi | 2026-09-05 | 17 d ago |
| Castle Volkswagen Downers Grove | Downers Grove, IL 60515 | $20,626 | 83,701 mi | 2026-06-18 | 103 d ago |
| M & I Imports | Highland Park, IL 60035 | $29,000 | 62,158 mi | 2022-04-10 | 1574 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWLF7AU5GW289924Trim
Base W DCC
Engine
Horsepower
292.00
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2016
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
25
MPG
City
23
MPG
Highway
30
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
$2,571
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$23,636
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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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EQUIPMENTVolkswagen 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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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured…NHTSA campaign 16V464000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen,…NHTSA campaign 22V543000
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 $644 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 | $20,562 |
| September 2026 | $20,292 |
| October 2026 | $20,139 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf R with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
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).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2016 Volkswagen Golf R
Base · United States
$22,494Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $18,987 · 50 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $17,866–$21,407
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$14,000Median asking price · 952 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $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
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 4 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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 | 404 | $52,814 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 39 | $47,495 | 90% | 11,311 mi |
| 2024 | 159 | $42,358 | 80% | 23,164 mi |
| 2023 | 51 | $40,500 | 77% | 31,396 mi |
| 2022 | 48 | $36,006 | 68% | 46,805 mi |
| 2019 | 110 | $29,949 | 57% | 66,347 mi |
| 2018 | 63 | $25,743 | 49% | 82,671 mi |
| 2017 | 64 | $22,972 | 43% | 87,254 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
