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2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC
VIN
WVWLF7AU7GW246475
GREAT DEAL
· $2,728 below typical price
Elgin, IL
Listed at
$15,995
typical market $18,723 · 20 comps
This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC is listed at $15,995 with 103,104 miles in Elgin, IL.
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Sold by Triangle Auto Sales
932 Villa St #932, Elgin, IL 60120
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2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC
VIN WVWLF7AU7GW246475
Accidents
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Market price range
Based on 20 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026This vehicle · $15,995
Below market
$16,491
Typical price
$18,723
Above market
$22,380
This vehicle: $15,995 — below the market range (typical price $18,723)
Asking $15,995 · typical market price $18,723 · based on 20 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 3, 2026 · $15,995
Sep 4, 2026 · $15,995
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WVWLF7AU7GW246475, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Auto Sales | Elgin, IL 60120 | $15,995 | 103,104 mi | 2026-09-03 | 7 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWLF7AU7GW246475Trim
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
$1,828
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$22,893
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 softened $162 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 | $20,300 |
| October 2026 | $19,333 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 12, 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 ($13,999, 927 listings with photos) and the 2016 Subaru WRX the highest ($15,975, 281 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 12, 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
$15,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $18,970 · 43 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $17,296–$20,995
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$13,999Median asking price · 927 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $18,970 | $17,296–$20,995 | 43 |
| 2016 Subaru WRX All trims | $15,975 | $13,785–$19,595 | 281 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius All trims | $15,362 | $12,995–$17,950 | 268 |
| 2016 Honda Accord All trims | $14,495 | $12,379–$16,900 | 1,023 |
| 2016 Toyota Camry All trims | $13,999 | $11,500–$16,500 | 927 |
| 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $14,999 | $12,396–$17,399 | 301 |
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 12, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 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 | 422 | $52,732 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 39 | $47,572 | 90% | 12,301 mi |
| 2024 | 166 | $42,527 | 81% | 22,967 mi |
| 2023 | 46 | $40,315 | 76% | 29,080 mi |
| 2022 | 37 | $36,000 | 68% | 46,451 mi |
| 2019 | 92 | $29,992 | 57% | 64,769 mi |
| 2018 | 58 | $24,998 | 47% | 84,362 mi |
| 2017 | 62 | $24,386 | 46% | 80,533 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base
$17,999
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base
$18,947
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base
$22,000
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base
$22,077
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base
$12,999
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC
$16,602
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC
$17,999
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base W DCC
$21,998