# Volkswagen Golf R Base prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf R Base is $26,353, across 60 for sale with a median model year of 2018. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $28,995.

Trim page · 2016–2026 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-base)

- For sale: 60 cars, model years 2016–2026
- Median asking price: $26,353 (60 for sale, median model year 2018)
- Most are priced between $17,871 and $50,625, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2019, the model year with the most for sale: median $28,995 (17 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 6, latest Sep 30, 2026

## 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2026 | 8 | $49,547 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 17 | $28,995 | 2 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | $24,590 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | $24,245 | 1 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | $19,238 | 0 | — | — |

## Other Golf R trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [4Motion](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-4motion.md) | 2012–2026 | 290 | $34,000 |
| [2.0T](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-2-0t.md) | 2022–2026 | 59 | $41,002 |
| [Black Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-black-edition.md) | 2025 | 15 | $49,195 |
| [DCC Navigation 4Motion](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-dcc-navigation-4motion.md) | 2017–2019 | 13 | $30,403 |
| [w/DCC Navigation](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-w-dcc-navigation.md) | 2012–2019 | 7 | $26,500 |
| [R](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-r.md) | 1950–2024 | 6 | $21,655 |
| [with DCC and Navigation](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-with-dcc-and-navigation.md) | 2017 | 3 | $22,500 |
| [SUN](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-sun.md) | 2024–2025 | 3 | $41,668 |
| [Other](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-other.md) | 2003 | 1 | $11,950 |
| [Spektrum](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r-spektrum.md) | 2019 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 64%, Manual 36%
- Body: Hatchback 100%
- Drive: AWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2027 | 26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 25 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 25 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 23–25 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 23–26 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 23–26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 24–26 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 24–25 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 25 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 25 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 26 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 22 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Golf R Base. By model year: 2025 (1), 2024 (1), 2023 (3), 2022 (5), 2019 (2), 2018 (4), 2016 (4). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Volkswagen Golf R Base prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Golf R Base cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf R Base is $26,353, across 60 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $17,871 and $50,625, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $28,995.

### Which Volkswagen Golf R Base model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base asks the least: a median of $19,238 across 11 cars, with a typical 94,339 miles. The 2019 asks $28,995.

### Which Volkswagen Golf R Base model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2019: 17 of the 60 for sale, at a median asking price of $28,995.

## More

- Value a Volkswagen Golf R Base: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-golf-r&variant=volkswagen-golf-r-base
- Volkswagen Golf R Base for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=volkswagen-golf-r-base
- 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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