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$42,824
$42,8712024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 20,885 Miles
- Listed 31 days ago
- Naperville, IL
- $964 Above market value of $41,859
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Used 2024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
20,885 Miles
Naperville, IL
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $42,824 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWEB7CD2RW132162 |
| Location | Naperville, IL |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 20,885 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Lapiz blue metallic |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | warranty, inspected, certified pre-owned car |
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$51,921
2026 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- Listed 6 days ago
- Dover, DE
- $1,990 Below similar cars
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New 2026 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
14 Miles
Dover, DE
| Category | New Cars |
| Price | $51,921 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWJF7CD0TW161489 |
| Location | Dover, DE |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 14 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Lapiz blue metallic |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$17,994
$19,0502016 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 77,229 Miles
- Listed 31 days ago
- Houston, TX
- $3,597 Below market value of $21,591
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Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
77,229 Miles
Houston, TX
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $17,994 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWUF7AU1GW333650 |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, leather upholstery, alloy wheels |
| Mileage | 77,229 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | Unknown |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$17,995
2015 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 85,279 Miles
- Listed 37 days ago
- Norfolk, VA
- $2,146 Below market value of $20,141
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Used 2015 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
85,279 Miles
Norfolk, VA
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $17,995 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWLF7AU7FW239654 |
| Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, leather upholstery, alloy wheels |
| Mileage | 85,279 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Blue |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 26 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$29,997
$31,9972019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 31,705 Miles
- Listed 110 days ago
- Addison, TX
- $4,365 Below market value of $34,362
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Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
31,705 Miles
Addison, TX
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $29,997 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWWA7AU4KW211476 |
| Location | Addison, TX |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 31,705 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | White |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 24 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$26,975
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 55,265 Miles
- Listed 25 days ago
- Walpole, MA
- $3,534 Below market value of $30,509
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Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
55,265 Miles
Walpole, MA
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $26,975 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWWA7AU3KW191821 |
| Location | Walpole, MA |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 55,265 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | Dust gray |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 24 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | certified pre-owned car, condition |
$27,795
$27,9952019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 51,956 Miles
- Listed 50 days ago
- San Antonio, TX
- $3,768 Below market value of $31,563
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Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
51,956 Miles
San Antonio, TX
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $27,795 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWWA7AU6KW227825 |
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 51,956 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | Deep black pearl |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 24 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$28,999
$30,9952018 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 39,110 Miles
- Listed 51 days ago
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- $3,583 Below market value of $32,582
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Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
39,110 Miles
Fort Walton Beach, FL
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $28,999 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWWF7AU2JW274429 |
| Location | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 39,110 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | Lapiz blue metallic |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 24 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | clean history, warranty |
$17,750
$18,7502017 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 93,607 Miles
- Listed 122 days ago
- Stanton, CA
- $3,462 Below market value of $21,212
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Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
93,607 Miles
Stanton, CA
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $17,750 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWVF7AU1HW096891 |
| Location | Stanton, CA |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 93,607 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Deep black pearl metallic |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$23,795
$23,9952019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 79,837 Miles
- Listed 60 days ago
- Tomball, TX
- $3,016 Below market value of $26,811
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Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
79,837 Miles
Tomball, TX
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $23,795 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWVA7AU0KW150123 |
| Location | Tomball, TX |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 79,837 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Raspberry red |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 26 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$42,450
$42,9902024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 12,969 Miles
- Listed 41 days ago
- Pine Bluff, AR
- $2,628 Below market value of $45,078
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Used 2024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
12,969 Miles
Pine Bluff, AR
| Category | Certified Used Cars |
| Price | $42,450 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWFB7CD1RW219281 |
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 12,969 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | Pure white |
| MPG | 23 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | warranty, certified pre-owned car, inspected |
$21,940
$21,9712017 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 74,166 Miles
- Listed 47 days ago
- Random Lake, WI
- $2,492 Below market value of $24,432
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Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
74,166 Miles
Random Lake, WI
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $21,940 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWWF7AU9HW114493 |
| Location | Random Lake, WI |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 74,166 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | White |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$48,992
$49,9912025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition 4Motion
- 2,500 Miles
- Listed 26 days ago
- Augusta, GA
- $4,466 Below market value of $53,458
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Used 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition 4Motion for Sale
2,500 Miles
Augusta, GA
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $48,992 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWFB7CD4SW219085 |
| Location | Augusta, GA |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 2,500 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Lapiz blue metallic |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$37,700
2023 Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition
- 28,871 Miles
- Listed 6 days ago
- King George, VA
- $1,098 Below market value of $38,798
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Used 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition for Sale
28,871 Miles
King George, VA
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $37,700 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWAB7CD1PW174916 |
| Location | King George, VA |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 28,871 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Pure white |
| MPG | 26 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | clean history, warranty, certified pre-owned car |
$48,913
$50,9132025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition 4Motion
- 1,810 Miles
- Listed 5 days ago
- Dallas, TX
- $2,732 Below market value of $51,645
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Used 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition 4Motion for Sale
1,810 Miles
Dallas, TX
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $48,913 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWKB7CD1SW248316 |
| Location | Dallas, TX |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 1,810 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Pure white |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | warranty, certified pre-owned car, clean history |
$43,495
2024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 11,461 Miles
- Listed 14 days ago
- Killeen, TX
- $2,095 Below market value of $45,590
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Used 2024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
11,461 Miles
Killeen, TX
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $43,495 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWFB7CDXRW221465 |
| Location | Killeen, TX |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 11,461 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | Black |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 23 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$46,724
$46,7572025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition 4Motion
- 11,114 Miles
- Listed 16 days ago
- Frisco, TX
- $3,665 Below market value of $50,389
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Used 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition 4Motion for Sale
11,114 Miles
Frisco, TX
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $46,724 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWFB7CD7SW212390 |
| Location | Frisco, TX |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 11,114 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Mythos black metallic |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | one owner, clean history |
$40,498
$40,9422024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 13,434 Miles
- Listed 12 days ago
- Frederick, MD
- $1,934 Below market value of $42,432
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Used 2024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
13,434 Miles
Frederick, MD
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $40,498 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWEB7CD3RW215681 |
| Location | Frederick, MD |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 13,434 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Mythos black metallic |
| Interior Color | Blue |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | warranty, certified pre-owned car, one owner, inspected, clean history |
$23,875
2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 52,578 Miles
- Listed 3 days ago
- Gap, PA
- $1,239 Below market value of $25,114
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Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
52,578 Miles
Gap, PA
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $23,875 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWUF7AU5GW028524 |
| Location | Gap, PA |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, backup camera, leather upholstery, alloy wheels |
| Mileage | 52,578 mi. |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Exterior Color | Gray |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$21,998
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 119,219 Miles
- Listed Today
- Overland Park, KS
- $1,124 Below market value of $23,122
Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
119,219 Miles
Overland Park, KS
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $21,998 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWVA7AU5KW173252 |
| Location | Overland Park, KS |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 119,219 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Blue |
| Interior Color | Black |
| MPG | 26 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Positives | warranty |
$24,000
2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 59,871 Miles
- Listed 2 days ago
- Highland Park, IL
- $1,325 Below market value of $25,325
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Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
59,871 Miles
Highland Park, IL
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $24,000 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWVF7AU5HW152265 |
| Location | Highland Park, IL |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 59,871 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Deep black pearl metallic |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
$43,294
$43,7612024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion
- 6,670 Miles
- Listed 4 days ago
- Mount Juliet, TN
- $2,025 Below market value of $45,319
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Used 2024 Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion for Sale
6,670 Miles
Mount Juliet, TN
| Category | Used Cars |
| Price | $43,294 |
| For Sale By | dealer |
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| Engine | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Seats | 5 Seats |
| VIN | WVWEB7CD8RW233786 |
| Location | Mount Juliet, TN |
| Features | bluetooth, child safety, navigation, backup camera, leather upholstery |
| Mileage | 6,670 mi. |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Exterior Color | Mythos black metallic |
| Interior Color | Blue |
| MPG | 25 combined |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
Used Volkswagen Golf R
What's the price of a used Volkswagen Golf R hatchback by year?
Average price by year
Average mileage by year
| Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,886 to $45,926 | 1,000 to 19,363 miles |
| 2023 | $38,906 to $43,392 | 2,115 to 37,486 miles |
| 2022 | $36,432 to $41,863 | 6,230 to 46,458 miles |
How to save money when buying a used Volkswagen Golf R?
| Transmission | Buying a Volkswagen Golf R with automatic transmission instead of a stick shift can save you $237 |
What colors are the best deals for a Volkswagen Golf R?
Least Expensive Color
Gray
$235
Average Savings
Most Expensive Color
Blue
$1,400
Average Premium
Average car color pricing for a used Volkswagen Golf R?
| Rank | Color | Compared to Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gray | $235 Savings | |
| Red | $118 Higher | |
| Black | $1,075 Higher | |
| White | $1,158 Higher | |
| Blue | $1,400 Higher |
What Volkswagen Golf R color has the best resale value?
Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Volkswagen Golf R
What is the best time to buy a used Volkswagen Golf R?
Good times to buy
$190 Average Savings
January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.
Good times to sell
$199 Average Premium
February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.
What Is The Average Price Of A Used Volkswagen Golf R By Model Year?
| Year | Average Price | Deals | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale Near Me | $43,653 | Save $3,284 on 16 deals | 64 listings |
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale Near Me | $40,668 | Save $3,450 on 3 deals | 18 listings |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale Near Me | $29,873 | Save $4,365 on 19 deals | 56 listings |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale Near Me | $27,508 | Save $3,583 on 9 deals | 26 listings |
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Prices in Top Cities
| Average Price | Deals | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R in Charleston | $15,990 | Save $1,372 on 1 deal | 1 listing |
| Volkswagen Golf R in Boston | $40,052 | Save $3,534 on 7 deals | 21 listings |
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Popular Volkswagen Golf R Searches
| Average Price | Deals | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap | $38,333 | Save $4,552 on 90 deals | 389 listings |
Popular Volkswagen Golf R Colors
| Average Price | Deals | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Volkswagen Golf R for Sale | $37,650 | Save $4,552 on 24 deals | 109 listings |
| White Volkswagen Golf R for Sale | $40,518 | Save $4,365 on 27 deals | 121 listings |
Average Price of Volkswagen Golf R Trims
| Trim | Average Price | Listings | Specs | ||||||||
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Volkswagen Golf R 4Motion (2012-2013, 2015-2019, 2022) |
$29,024 | 319 Listings |
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Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition (2023) |
$41,224 | 10 Listings |
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Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition 4Motion (2025) |
$51,998 | 7 Listings |
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How much is a Volkswagen Golf R?
Is the Volkswagen Golf R a good car?
Volkswagen Golf R
- The Volkswagen Golf R earns an ISC quality score of 8.3 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
- The Volkswagen Golf R is ranked 15th in quality in the small car category, with the Kia Forte ranked just above it and the Ford Focus Hatchback ranked just below it
- The best-ranked small car for quality is the Honda Civic Coupe
How long do Volkswagen Golf Rs last?
Volkswagen Golf R
- The Volkswagen Golf R is the 45th most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 6.
- Approximately of all Volkswagen Golf Rs on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.8% for the small car category
- The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Honda Civic coupe
| Honda Civic coupe | 8.3 |
| Honda Fit hatchback | 8.2 |
| Honda Civic hatchback | 8.1 |
| Honda Civic sedan | 8.1 |
| Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback hatchback | 8.0 |
| Mazda Mazda3 Sedan sedan | 7.9 |
| Volkswagen Golf hatchback | 7.9 |
| Toyota Corolla sedan | 7.8 |
| Subaru Impreza sedan | 7.7 |
| Chevrolet Spark hatchback | 7.7 |
| Subaru WRX sedan | 7.6 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback | 7.6 |
| Kia Forte sedan | 7.6 |
| Kia Rio 5-Door hatchback | 7.5 |
| Hyundai ELANTRA sedan | 7.5 |
| MINI Hardtop 4 Door hatchback | 7.5 |
| Volkswagen Jetta sedan | 7.5 |
| MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback | 7.5 |
| Hyundai ELANTRA GT hatchback | 7.5 |
| Toyota Yaris sedan | 7.4 |
| Kia Rio sedan | 7.4 |
| Hyundai VELOSTER coupe | 7.4 |
| FIAT 500L hatchback | 7.4 |
| Nissan Sentra sedan | 7.3 |
| Hyundai ACCENT sedan | 7.3 |
| Chevrolet Sonic hatchback | 7.2 |
| Chevrolet Sonic sedan | 7.2 |
| Nissan Versa sedan | 7.1 |
| Toyota Yaris Hatchback hatchback | |
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback hatchback | |
| Toyota GR Corolla hatchback | |
| Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback | |
| Kia K4 sedan | |
| Hyundai ELANTRA N sedan | |
| Volkswagen Golf R hatchback | |
| Volkswagen Jetta GLI sedan | |
| Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan |