# Volkswagen Rabbit prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Rabbit is $5,423, across 48 for sale with a median model year of 2008. The 2009, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $4,969.

Model page · 1977–2009 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-rabbit)

- For sale: 48 cars, model years 1977–2009
- Median asking price: $5,423 (48 for sale, median model year 2008)
- Most are priced between $1,211 and $17,995, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2009, the model year with the most for sale: median $4,969 (13 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $10,449 (63 sold, median model year 1983)
- Auction results on record: 176, latest Oct 3, 2026

Over the last three years, 63 sold at auction for a median of $10,449. Their median model year is 1983, against 2008 for the cars for sale: these are older cars, not a guide to what a Volkswagen Rabbit for sale costs today. Compare prices by model year in the table below.

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-rabbit/2009.md) | 13 | $4,969 | 0 | — | — |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-rabbit/2008.md) | 13 | $5,594 | 1 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | $4,999 | 0 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1995 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1992 | 4 | $15,245 | 0 | — | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — | 20 | $10,974 | $6,400–$20,625 |
| 1983 | 2 | — | 12 | $13,981 | $9,941–$16,706 |
| 1982 | 1 | — | 10 | $8,750 | $6,521–$12,967 |
| 1981 | 3 | $11,447 | 10 | $13,975 | $9,038–$20,344 |
| 1980 | 0 | — | 4 | $7,090 | $6,713–$9,438 |
| 1979 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — | 3 | $8,293 | $6,096–$10,154 |

## Trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-s.md) | 2008–2009 | 13 | $5,150 |
| [S PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-s-pzev.md) | 2008–2009 | 9 | $5,550 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-base.md) | 1981–2008 | 8 | $4,922 |
| [PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-pzev.md) | 2007 | 3 | $5,065 |
| [2 Dr Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-2-dr-base.md) | 1982 | 1 | $1,211 |
| [2.5L](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-2-5l.md) | 2008 | 1 | $7,489 |
| [GTI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-gti.md) | 1979–1984 | — | — |
| [Diesel](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-diesel.md) | 1977–1982 | — | — |
| [LX Diesel](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-lx-diesel.md) | 1981–1982 | — | — |
| [Wolfsburg Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-wolfsburg-edition.md) | 1983–1984 | — | — |
| [L](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-l.md) | 1979–1984 | — | — |
| [GTI Callaway Turbo Stage II](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-gti-callaway-turbo-stage-ii.md) | 1983 | — | — |
| [LS](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-ls.md) | 1981–1983 | — | — |
| [LS Diesel](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-rabbit-ls-diesel.md) | 1981–1983 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 83%, Manual 18%
- Body: Hatchback 83%, Convertible 14%, Coupe 2%
- Drive: FWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2009 | 24 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2008 | 24 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2007 | 22 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2006 | 22 | — | Compact Cars |
| 1984 | 21–38 | — | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Rabbit. By model year: 2009 (2), 2008 (1), 2007 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Volkswagen Rabbit prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Rabbit cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Rabbit is $5,423, across 48 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $1,211 and $17,995, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2009, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $4,969. Cars sold at auction over the last three years were mostly older (a median model year of 1983, against 2008 for those for sale) and sold for a median of $10,449, so they are not a guide to today's asking prices.

### Which Volkswagen Rabbit model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit asks the least: a median of $4,969 across 13 cars, with a typical 131,682 miles.

### Which Volkswagen Rabbit model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2008: 13 of the 48 for sale, at a median asking price of $5,594.

### How many recalls does the Volkswagen Rabbit have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Rabbit. The 2009 model year has the most, with 2. A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

- Value a Volkswagen Rabbit: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-rabbit
- Volkswagen Rabbit for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?model=volkswagen-rabbit
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

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