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2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN
WVWVF7AU1HW002797
GOOD DEAL
· $2,050 below typical price
Janesville, WI
Listed at
$20,900
typical market $22,950 · 33 comps
This 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $20,900 with 90,592 miles in Janesville, WI.
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Sold by Icon Motors
1333 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53547
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2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN WVWVF7AU1HW002797
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Market price range
Based on 33 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026This vehicle · $20,900
Below market
$17,071
Typical price
$22,950
Above market
$27,178
This vehicle: $20,900 — $2,050 below the typical market price ($22,950)
Asking $20,900 · typical market price $22,950 · based on 33 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $399 (−1.9%) over 3 months.
Jun 30, 2026 · $21,299
Sep 29, 2026 · $20,900
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WVWVF7AU1HW002797, spanning 3 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Motors | Janesville, WI 53547 | $20,900 | 90,592 mi | 2026-08-26 | 3 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Motors | 53547 | $19,900 | 89,851 mi | 2026-07-02 | 70 d ago |
| Icon Motors LLC | Janesville, WI 53547 | $19,900 | 89,851 mi | 2026-06-30 | 70 d ago |
| Elite Motors | Waukegan, IL 60085 | $22,999 | 69,365 mi | 2024-07-18 | 724 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWVF7AU1HW002797Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
292.00
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2017
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 2017 Volkswagen Golf R likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$3,850
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$4,293
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$23,768
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has 5 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: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD
5 recall campaigns on this model year
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STEERINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V464000
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SUSPENSIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V188000
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SEAT BELTSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for…NHTSA campaign 16V955000
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 2017 Volkswagen Golf R from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,030 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $21,996 |
| May 2026 | $22,693 |
| June 2026 | $22,278 |
| July 2026 | $22,900 |
| August 2026 | $23,163 |
| September 2026 | $24,026 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 1, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2017–2019) to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2019 Nissan Altima has the lowest median asking price ($14,017, 1,108 listings with photos) and the 2017 Toyota Prius the highest ($17,125, 244 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 1, 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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2017 Volkswagen Golf R
Base · United States
$20,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $22,950 · 55 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $19,491–$25,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $22,950 | $19,491–$25,998 | 55 |
| 2017 Honda Accord All trims | $15,488 | $12,995–$17,998 | 1,415 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry All trims | $15,294 | $12,700–$17,998 | 1,029 |
| 2017 Subaru WRX All trims | $16,975 | $13,995–$20,345 | 348 |
| 2017 Toyota Prius All trims | $17,125 | $14,650–$19,795 | 244 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima All trims | $14,017 | $11,477–$16,500 | 1,108 |
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 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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
Gen 1 · 2013–presentWhat 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 | 423 | $52,804 | 100% | 516 mi |
| 2025 | 43 | $47,516 | 90% | 11,015 mi |
| 2024 | 173 | $42,648 | 81% | 23,203 mi |
| 2023 | 49 | $40,400 | 77% | 33,086 mi |
| 2022 | 53 | $36,400 | 69% | 45,916 mi |
| 2019 | 111 | $29,949 | 57% | 66,031 mi |
| 2018 | 61 | $25,777 | 49% | 82,394 mi |
| 2017 | 66 | $23,056 | 44% | 86,317 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
