2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
3VW447AU5JM266805
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· $1,154 below typical price
West Palm Beach, FL
This 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI is listed at $17,499 with 83,559 miles in West Palm Beach, FL.
Market price range
Based on 47 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $17,499 — $1,154 below the typical market price ($18,653)
Asking $17,499 · typical market price $18,653 · based on 47 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $696 (−3.8%) over 37 days.
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 3VW447AU5JM266805, spanning 37 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Fine Cars WPB | West Palm Beach, FL 33409 | $17,499 | 83,559 mi | 2026-08-23 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Fine Cars WPB | West Palm Beach, FL 33409 | $15,999 | 83,559 mi | 2026-07-23 |
| Florida Fine Cars | Miami, FL 33023 | $15,999 | 83,559 mi | 2026-07-18 |
| Florida Fine Cars Miami | Miami, FL 33169 | $18,195 | 83,559 mi | 2026-07-17 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VW447AU5JM266805- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Volkswagen Golf Gti likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Volkswagen Golf Gti has 6 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD
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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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5…NHTSA campaign 18V369000
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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
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 2018 Volkswagen Golf Gti from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI over the last 6 months — the market firmed $688 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $17,992 |
| April 2026 | $18,634 |
| May 2026 | $18,950 |
| June 2026 | $18,690 |
| July 2026 | $18,573 |
| August 2026 | $18,680 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI (this car) | $17,499 | 47 | — |
| 2020 Kia Soul | $12,597 | 5 | −$4,902 |
| 2019 Honda Civic | $18,827 | 5 | +$1,328 |
| 2018 Mini Hardtop | $15,978 | 4 | −$1,521 |
| 2020 Porsche Panamera | $45,936 | 4 | +$28,437 |
| 2019 Toyota Prius | $19,900 | 3 | +$2,401 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2012–2022What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94 | $26,953 | 100% | 46,355 mi |
| 2021 | 54 | $22,998 | 85% | 62,328 mi |
| 2020 | 62 | $21,776 | 81% | 64,616 mi |
| 2019 | 107 | $20,384 | 76% | 75,613 mi |
| 2018 | 88 | $17,956 | 67% | 82,479 mi |
| 2017 | 160 | $15,026 | 56% | 95,996 mi |
| 2016 | 162 | $12,500 | 46% | 101,950 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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