# Volkswagen Golf GL prices > The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf GL is $5,998, across 7 for sale with a median model year of 2004. Trim page · 1987–2006 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-gl) - For sale: 7 cars, model years 1987–2006 - Median asking price: $5,998 (7 for sale, median model year 2004) - Most are priced between $3,500 and $32,499, depending on model year and mileage - Median sold price, last 3 years: $6,878 (8 sold, median model year 1991) - Auction results on record: 13, latest Jul 22, 2026 Over the last three years, 8 sold at auction for a median of $6,878. Their median model year is 1991, against 2004 for the cars for sale: these are older cars, not a guide to what a Volkswagen Golf GL 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 | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | 2006 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — | | 2004 | 3 | $4,995 | 0 | — | — | | 2003 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — | | 2000 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — | | 1997 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — | | 1996 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | | 1991 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — | | 1990 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — | | 1988 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — | | 1987 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — | ## Editions and packages Each priced on its own. | Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | | [GL TDI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-gl-tdi.md) | 2003–2004 | 2 | $5,495 | ## What's for sale - Gearbox: Auto 80%, Manual 20% - Body: Hatchback 100% - Drive: FWD 100% ## Specs and fuel economy EPA figures by model year. | Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class | | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | | 2021 | 32–33 | — | Compact Cars | | 2020 | 31–32 | — | Compact Cars | | 2019 | 32 | — | Compact Cars | | 2018 | 28–29 | — | Compact Cars | | 2017 | 29 | — | Compact Cars | | 2016 | 29 | — | Compact Cars | | 2015 | 29–35 | — | Compact Cars | | 2014 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars | | 2013 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars | | 2012 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars | | 2011 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars | | 2010 | 25–32 | — | Compact Cars | ## Safety recalls NHTSA lists 29 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Golf GL. By model year: 2021 (1), 2020 (2), 2019 (6), 2018 (6), 2017 (5), 2016 (9), 2015 (12), 2014 (5), 2013 (5), 2012 (6), 2011 (6), 2010 (4), 2003 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying. ## Volkswagen Golf GL prices: common questions ### How much does a Volkswagen Golf GL cost? The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf GL is $5,998, across 7 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $3,500 and $32,499, depending on the model year and mileage. Cars sold at auction over the last three years were mostly older (a median model year of 1991, against 2004 for those for sale) and sold for a median of $6,878, so they are not a guide to today's asking prices. ## More - Value a Volkswagen Golf GL: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-golf&variant=volkswagen-golf-gl - Volkswagen Golf GL for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=volkswagen-golf-gl - Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=&price=&mileage= (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 Free with an account at https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-gl: where it's cheaper by state, cars below market now, year-by-year days to sell, the sold-price trend and every auction result. --- OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-gl). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.