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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN
WVWVF7AU3JW074817
ABOVE MARKET
· $9,595 above typical price
Charlotte, NC
Listed at
$33,590
typical market $23,995 · 25 comps
This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $33,590 with 32,386 miles in Charlotte, NC.
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Sold by Carvana - Charlotte
Online Only, Charlotte, NC 28204
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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN WVWVF7AU3JW074817
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Market price range
Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 17, 2026This vehicle · $33,590
Below market
$19,696
Typical price
$23,995
Above market
$31,286
This vehicle: $33,590 — above the market range (typical price $23,995)
Asking $33,590 · typical market price $23,995 · based on 25 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvana - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC 28204 | $33,590 | 32,386 mi | 2026-09-04 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvana - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC 28204 | $33,990 | 32,386 mi | 2026-09-04 | 7 d ago |
| CarMax Orlando | Orlando, FL 32822 | $32,998 | 29,998 mi | 2025-10-30 | 323 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWVF7AU3JW074817Trim
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
$8,193
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$28,153
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 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: 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 August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R over the last 6 months — the market firmed $351 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $25,639 |
| May 2026 | $25,686 |
| June 2026 | $25,996 |
| July 2026 | $26,469 |
| August 2026 | $25,994 |
| September 2026 | $25,990 |
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Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf R with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 19, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2018 Toyota Corolla has the lowest median asking price ($15,375, 519 listings with photos) and the 2018 Subaru WRX the highest ($18,995, 289 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 19, 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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2018 Volkswagen Golf R
Base · United States
$33,590Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $25,985 · 43 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $22,297–$30,025
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $25,985 | $22,297–$30,025 | 43 |
| 2018 Honda Accord All trims | $18,466 | $15,995–$20,944 | 1,884 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry All trims | $18,170 | $15,625–$20,995 | 1,168 |
| 2018 Subaru WRX All trims | $18,995 | $16,699–$23,590 | 289 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius All trims | $17,995 | $15,000–$20,998 | 140 |
| 2018 Toyota Corolla All trims | $15,375 | $12,995–$17,583 | 519 |
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 19, 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 | 312 | $52,769 | 100% | 593 mi |
| 2025 | 44 | $47,899 | 91% | 11,146 mi |
| 2024 | 153 | $42,490 | 81% | 21,619 mi |
| 2023 | 56 | $39,995 | 76% | 31,828 mi |
| 2022 | 49 | $37,297 | 71% | 43,235 mi |
| 2019 | 96 | $29,995 | 57% | 63,269 mi |
| 2018 | 49 | $25,993 | 49% | 75,315 mi |
| 2017 | 68 | $24,021 | 46% | 83,288 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
