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2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN
WVWVF7AU5HW079205
GOOD DEAL
· $2,485 below typical price
Highland Park, IL
Listed at
$21,489
typical market $23,974 · 30 comps
This 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $21,489 with 106,052 miles in Highland Park, IL.
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Sold by Gravity Autos Chicago
2772 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN WVWVF7AU5HW079205
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Market price range
Based on 30 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 6, 2026This vehicle · $21,489
Below market
$18,464
Typical price
$23,974
Above market
$28,048
This vehicle: $21,489 — $2,485 below the typical market price ($23,974)
Asking $21,489 · typical market price $23,974 · based on 30 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $2,588 (+13.7%) over 18 days.
Oct 10, 2026 · $18,901
Oct 28, 2026 · $21,489
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN WVWVF7AU5HW079205, spanning 18 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Autos Chicago | Highland Park, IL 60035 | $21,489 | 106,052 mi | 2026-10-28 | 2 h ago |
| Gravity Autos Chicago | 60040 | $18,489 | 106,052 mi | 2026-10-10 | 4 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAVITY AUTOS of CHICAGO | Highland Park, IL 60035 | $20,229 | 106,052 mi | 2026-10-14 | 15 d ago |
| Gravity Autos Chicago | 60040 | $20,229 | 106,052 mi | 2026-10-10 | 4 d ago |
| Gravity Autos Chicago | Highland Park, IL 60035 | $18,901 | 106,052 mi | 2026-10-10 | 12 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWVF7AU5HW079205Trim
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
$3,959
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$25,024
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 October 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 October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R over the last 6 months — the market firmed $3,182 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $22,278 |
| July 2026 | $22,900 |
| August 2026 | $23,188 |
| September 2026 | $23,970 |
| October 2026 | $24,412 |
| November 2026 | $25,460 |
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Compare 2017 Volkswagen Golf R with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 6, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2017–2019) to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2017 Toyota Prius has the lowest median asking price ($16,980, 230 listings with photos) and the 2019 Toyota Camry the highest ($18,990, 1,408 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 6, 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
$21,489Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $24,820 · 48 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $21,489–$27,231
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 106,052 mi · view VIN
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$16,980Median asking price · 230 qualifying listings
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$2,499 lower median
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$18,990Median asking price · 1,408 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,495–$21,498
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$3,491 lower median
2018 Honda Accord
All trims
$17,998Median asking price · 1,905 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,693–$20,349
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$3,801 lower median
2019 Honda Civic
All trims
$17,688Median asking price · 1,837 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,497–$19,993
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $24,820 | $21,489–$27,231 | 48 |
| 2017 Subaru WRX All trims | $16,998 | $14,000–$19,998 | 265 |
| 2017 Toyota Prius All trims | $16,980 | $13,999–$18,998 | 230 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry All trims | $18,990 | $16,495–$21,498 | 1,408 |
| 2018 Honda Accord All trims | $17,998 | $15,693–$20,349 | 1,905 |
| 2019 Honda Civic All trims | $17,688 | $15,497–$19,993 | 1,837 |
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: November 6, 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 230 | $53,950 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 351 | $52,604 | 98% | 876 mi |
| 2025 | 39 | $47,721 | 88% | 12,488 mi |
| 2024 | 160 | $41,978 | 78% | 23,453 mi |
| 2023 | 54 | $40,087 | 74% | 32,019 mi |
| 2022 | 31 | $36,995 | 69% | 45,075 mi |
| 2019 | 103 | $29,998 | 56% | 62,491 mi |
| 2018 | 56 | $25,054 | 46% | 81,940 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
