2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base

VIN WVWWF7AU4HW155145 GOOD DEAL · $1,287 below typical price Indianapolis, IN
Listed at
$22,766
typical market $24,053 · 23 comps

This 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $22,766 with 77,291 miles in Indianapolis, IN.

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Sold by RS Motors

5252 W 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254

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VIN WVWWF7AU4HW155145

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Market price range

Based on 23 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 16, 2026
This vehicle · $22,766
Below market
$18,559
Typical price
$24,053
Above market
$29,648

This vehicle: $22,766 — $1,287 below the typical market price ($24,053)

Asking $22,766 · typical market price $24,053 · based on 23 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $275 (−1.2%) over 59 days.

Jul 17, 2026 · $22,766 Sep 14, 2026 · $22,491

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WVWWF7AU4HW155145, spanning 59 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
RS Motors Indianapolis, IN 46254 $22,766 77,291 mi 2026-07-17 14 h ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
RS Motors (IN) Indianapolis, IN 46254 $22,751 77,291 mi 2026-08-06 37 d ago
Inloher Corp Coconut Creek, FL 33073 $18,500 77,291 mi 2026-07-02 71 d ago
CarMax Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK 73131 $25,998 74,539 mi 2026-02-13 208 d ago
CarMax Parker Parker, CO 80134 $25,998 74,382 mi 2026-01-15 243 d ago
Mountain States Toyota Denver, CO 80221 $29,999 51,231 mi 2022-11-07 1408 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WVWWF7AU4HW155145
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
292.00
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2017

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  • 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 $4,194
Fuel $9,300
Insurance $4,463
Maintenance & repairs $6,325
Total, 5 years $24,282

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has 5 recall campaigns as of August 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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  • STEERING
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 18V464000
  • SUSPENSION
    Volkswagen 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
  • SEAT BELTS
    Volkswagen 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 August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R over the last 6 months — the market firmed $3,064 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $21,996
May 2026 $22,399
June 2026 $22,278
July 2026 $22,900
August 2026 $23,188
September 2026 $25,060
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As of September 17, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2017–2019) to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2017 Honda Accord has the lowest median asking price ($15,819, 1,193 listings with photos) and the 2019 Toyota Camry the highest ($19,403, 1,150 listings).

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2017 Volkswagen Golf R

Base · United States

$22,766

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $23,989 · 54 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $20,500–$27,662

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Photo: Base · 77,291 mi · view VIN

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$16,995

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2017 Toyota Prius several trims listed — actual listing photo
$5,599 lower median

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$17,167

Median asking price · 249 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$14,600–$19,998

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2019 Toyota Camry several trims listed — actual listing photo
$3,363 lower median

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All trims

$19,403

Median asking price · 1,150 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$16,995–$21,946

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2017 Honda Civic several trims listed — actual listing photo
$6,866 lower median

2017 Honda Civic

All trims

$15,900

Median asking price · 1,465 qualifying listings

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2017 Volkswagen Golf R
Base
$23,989$20,500–$27,66254
2017 Honda Accord
All trims
$15,819$13,432–$18,4741,193
2017 Subaru WRX
All trims
$16,995$14,000–$19,998288
2017 Toyota Prius
All trims
$17,167$14,600–$19,998249
2019 Toyota Camry
All trims
$19,403$16,995–$21,9461,150
2017 Honda Civic
All trims
$15,900$13,585–$17,9951,465

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: September 17, 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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Gen 1 · 2013–present

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 288 $52,876 100% 549 mi
2025 42 $47,844 90% 12,024 mi
2024 143 $42,758 81% 22,088 mi
2023 59 $39,995 76% 31,915 mi
2022 46 $36,998 70% 44,744 mi
2019 92 $29,686 56% 64,830 mi
2018 45 $25,993 49% 76,273 mi
2017 69 $23,989 45% 84,255 mi

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