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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN
WVWVF7AU5JW173106
GOOD DEAL
· $3,687 below typical price
Saint Louis, Missouri
Listed at
$19,900
typical market $23,587 · 27 comps
This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $19,900 with 100,966 miles in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Sold by wgexoticservicesstl
Saint Louis, MISSOURI 63132
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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN WVWVF7AU5JW173106
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Market price range
Based on 27 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 26, 2026This vehicle · $19,900
Below market
$19,735
Typical price
$23,587
Above market
$30,888
This vehicle: $19,900 — $3,687 below the typical market price ($23,587)
Asking $19,900 · typical market price $23,587 · based on 27 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,500 (−7.0%) over 20 days.
Sep 1, 2026 · $21,400
Sep 21, 2026 · $19,900
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WVWVF7AU5JW173106, spanning 20 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wgexoticservicesstl | Saint Louis, Missouri 63132 | $19,900 | 100,966 mi | 2026-09-21 | 12 h ago |
| White Glove Exotic Service | St. Louis, MO 63132 | $19,900 | 100,966 mi | 2026-09-19 | 6 h ago |
| White Glove Sales and Leasing | Saint Louis, MO 63132 | $19,900 | 100,966 mi | 2026-08-23 | 4 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wgexoticservicesstl | Saint Louis, Missouri 63132 | $19,400 | 100,966 mi | 2026-09-06 | 14 d ago |
| — | Saint Louis, MO 63101 | $21,400 | 100,966 mi | 2026-08-23 | 14 d ago |
| White Glove Sales and Leasing | St Louis, MO 63132 | $21,400 | 100,966 mi | 2026-08-22 | 14 d ago |
| Fred Beans Kia of Langhorne | Langhorne, PA 19047 | $39,995 | 29,881 mi | 2022-01-11 | 1701 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWVF7AU5JW173106Trim
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
$4,854
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$27,279
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 $199 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 | $25,937 |
| July 2026 | $26,469 |
| August 2026 | $25,924 |
| September 2026 | $25,838 |
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As of September 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2018 Honda Civic has the lowest median asking price ($16,972, 1,696 listings with photos) and the 2018 Subaru WRX the highest ($18,850, 329 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 26, 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
$19,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $24,999 · 49 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $20,998–$28,139
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $24,999 | $20,998–$28,139 | 49 |
| 2018 Honda Accord All trims | $18,090 | $15,812–$20,590 | 2,153 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry All trims | $17,998 | $15,775–$20,990 | 1,378 |
| 2018 Subaru WRX All trims | $18,850 | $15,999–$22,858 | 329 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius All trims | $17,988 | $14,999–$20,995 | 161 |
| 2018 Honda Civic All trims | $16,972 | $14,700–$18,995 | 1,696 |
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 26, 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 | 356 | $52,561 | 100% | 576 mi |
| 2025 | 45 | $47,787 | 91% | 10,493 mi |
| 2024 | 164 | $42,596 | 81% | 21,871 mi |
| 2023 | 55 | $40,330 | 77% | 31,790 mi |
| 2022 | 50 | $36,718 | 70% | 45,048 mi |
| 2019 | 113 | $30,073 | 57% | 63,336 mi |
| 2018 | 57 | $25,563 | 49% | 81,899 mi |
| 2017 | 67 | $23,700 | 45% | 85,244 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
