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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN
WVWVF7AU2JW074310
GOOD DEAL
· $2,369 below typical price
Charlottesville, VA
Listed at
$21,798
typical market $24,167 · 29 comps
This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $21,798 with 99,484 miles in Charlottesville, VA.
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Sold by Flow Toyota of Charlottesville
1357 Richmond Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN WVWVF7AU2JW074310
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Market price range
Based on 29 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 5, 2026This vehicle · $21,798
Below market
$19,498
Typical price
$24,167
Above market
$29,196
This vehicle: $21,798 — $2,369 below the typical market price ($24,167)
Asking $21,798 · typical market price $24,167 · based on 29 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,999 (+10.1%) over 5 months.
May 19, 2026 · $19,799
Oct 5, 2026 · $21,798
Asking prices recorded across 14 listing dates for VIN WVWVF7AU2JW074310, spanning 5 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Toyota of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA 22911 | $21,798 | 99,484 mi | 2026-10-05 | 1 h ago |
| Mercedes-Benz of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA 22911 | $20,999 | 99,484 mi | 2026-09-29 | 7 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Companies of Burlington | Burlington, NC 27215 | $21,798 | 98,425 mi | 2026-10-03 | 4 h ago |
| Flow Cadillac of Wilmington | Wilmington, NC 28403 | $20,798 | 98,425 mi | 2026-10-02 | 2 d ago |
| Mercedes-Benz of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA 22911 | $19,999 | 98,425 mi | 2026-09-29 | 2 d ago |
| Flow Honda of Statesville | Statesville, NC 28687 | $20,498 | 98,425 mi | 2026-08-12 | 45 d ago |
| Porsche of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA 22909 | $20,798 | 98,425 mi | 2026-07-31 | 45 d ago |
| Audi Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA 22909 | $20,398 | 98,425 mi | 2026-06-17 | 102 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWVF7AU2JW074310Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
292.00
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
25
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
29
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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$5,317
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$5,015
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$25,957
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has 4 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: 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 4 DR AWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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SEATSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V803000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V864000
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V561000
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 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R over the last 6 months — the market firmed $212 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $25,686 |
| June 2026 | $25,838 |
| July 2026 | $26,348 |
| August 2026 | $25,990 |
| September 2026 | $25,698 |
| October 2026 | $25,898 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 5, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2018 Toyota Corolla has the lowest median asking price ($14,918, 634 listings with photos) and the 2018 Subaru WRX the highest ($18,900, 330 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2018 Volkswagen Golf R
Base · United States
$21,798Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $24,999 · 50 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $20,998–$27,991
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 98,425 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $24,999 | $20,998–$27,991 | 50 |
| 2018 Honda Accord All trims | $18,090 | $15,875–$20,489 | 2,246 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry All trims | $17,999 | $15,680–$20,924 | 1,414 |
| 2018 Subaru WRX All trims | $18,900 | $15,999–$22,494 | 330 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius All trims | $17,789 | $14,995–$20,943 | 155 |
| 2018 Toyota Corolla All trims | $14,918 | $11,999–$17,213 | 634 |
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 5, 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 | 437 | $52,916 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 43 | $47,572 | 90% | 10,907 mi |
| 2024 | 161 | $42,350 | 80% | 23,290 mi |
| 2023 | 54 | $40,125 | 76% | 31,055 mi |
| 2022 | 44 | $35,342 | 67% | 48,470 mi |
| 2019 | 111 | $29,984 | 57% | 66,471 mi |
| 2018 | 63 | $25,568 | 48% | 82,536 mi |
| 2017 | 69 | $23,998 | 45% | 84,626 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
