2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
3VW547AU1JM267812
GOOD DEAL
· $1,646 below typical price
Midlothian, IL
This 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI is listed at $14,995 with 82,559 miles in Midlothian, IL.
Market price range
Based on 34 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $14,995 — $1,646 below the typical market price ($16,641)
Asking $14,995 · typical market price $16,641 · based on 34 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,000 (−11.8%) over 2 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 3VW547AU1JM267812, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car and Drive MotorSports | Midlothian, IL 60445 | $14,995 | 82,559 mi | 2026-08-03 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car and Drive Motorsports | Midlothian, IL 60445 | $12,950 | 82,559 mi | 2026-08-02 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VW547AU1JM267812- ✓ 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.
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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 $869 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 | $18,473 |
| August 2026 | $18,861 |
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) | $14,995 | 34 | — |
| 2019 Chevrolet Spark | $7,497 | 4 | −$7,498 |
| 2019 Honda FIT | $10,957 | 4 | −$4,038 |
| 2016 Ford Focus | $14,895 | 4 | −$100 |
| 2017 Ford Fiesta | $6,375 | 3 | −$8,620 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf R | $17,488 | 3 | +$2,493 |
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 | 90 | $26,950 | 100% | 46,280 mi |
| 2021 | 46 | $22,996 | 85% | 62,040 mi |
| 2020 | 58 | $21,439 | 80% | 66,307 mi |
| 2019 | 112 | $20,276 | 75% | 76,004 mi |
| 2018 | 89 | $17,500 | 65% | 84,786 mi |
| 2017 | 161 | $14,998 | 56% | 95,613 mi |
| 2016 | 154 | $12,622 | 47% | 101,159 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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