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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN
WVWWF7AU6JW257049
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,168 above typical price
Niles, IL
Listed at
$29,990
typical market $26,822 · 22 comps
This 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base is listed at $29,990 with 69,503 miles in Niles, IL.
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Sold by Golf Mill Ford
9401 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
VIN WVWWF7AU6JW257049
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Market price range
Based on 22 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 4, 2026This vehicle · $29,990
Below market
$20,503
Typical price
$26,822
Above market
$29,998
This vehicle: $29,990 — $3,168 above the typical market price ($26,822)
Asking $29,990 · typical market price $26,822 · based on 22 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $92 (+0.3%) over 3 months.
Jul 21, 2026 · $29,898
Nov 4, 2026 · $29,990
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WVWWF7AU6JW257049, spanning 3 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Mill Ford | Niles, IL 60714 | $29,990 | 69,503 mi | 2026-11-04 | 15 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Mill Ford | Niles, IL 60025 | $28,989 | 69,503 mi | 2026-07-22 | 9 d ago |
| Golf Mill Motor Sales | Niles, IL 60714 | $28,861 | 69,503 mi | 2026-07-22 | 84 d ago |
| Illinois Motors | Cary, IL 60013 | $27,800 | 69,445 mi | 2026-06-13 | 138 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWWF7AU6JW257049Trim
Base
Engine
2.0L · V4
Horsepower
292.00
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
- ✓ 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
$7,315
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$28,380
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 October 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 October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,397 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $25,800 |
| July 2026 | $26,348 |
| August 2026 | $25,985 |
| September 2026 | $24,998 |
| October 2026 | $25,994 |
| November 2026 | $27,197 |
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As of November 5, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2018–2020) to the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R in this catalog, the 2020 Nissan Altima has the lowest median asking price ($14,400, 1,013 listings with photos) and the 2018 Subaru WRX the highest ($18,995, 319 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 5, 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
$29,990Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $25,998 · 41 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $21,995–$28,990
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base | $25,998 | $21,995–$28,990 | 41 |
| 2018 Honda Accord All trims | $17,998 | $15,745–$20,389 | 1,853 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry All trims | $17,997 | $15,677–$20,249 | 1,228 |
| 2018 Subaru WRX All trims | $18,995 | $16,495–$22,900 | 319 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima All trims | $14,400 | $11,995–$16,995 | 1,013 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius All trims | $17,819 | $14,955–$19,696 | 145 |
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: November 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 213 | $53,950 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 359 | $52,610 | 98% | 767 mi |
| 2025 | 35 | $47,495 | 88% | 12,518 mi |
| 2024 | 162 | $41,970 | 78% | 23,534 mi |
| 2023 | 52 | $40,564 | 75% | 29,980 mi |
| 2022 | 33 | $36,995 | 69% | 45,223 mi |
| 2019 | 102 | $30,188 | 56% | 62,722 mi |
| 2018 | 51 | $25,610 | 47% | 78,404 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
