# Volkswagen Golf S prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf S is $12,328, across 152 for sale with a median model year of 2017. The 2016, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $10,436.

Trim page · 2012–2026 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-s)

- For sale: 152 cars, model years 2012–2026
- Median asking price: $12,328 (152 for sale, median model year 2017)
- Most are priced between $8,256 and $28,349, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2016, the model year with the most for sale: median $10,436 (34 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## 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 | 17 | $27,499 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 30 | $13,694 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | $13,998 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 27 | $11,988 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 34 | $10,436 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | $9,558 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Other Golf trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [TDI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-tdi.md) | 2003–2015 | 78 | $9,353 |
| [SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-se.md) | 2015–2024 | 68 | $13,393 |
| [TSI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-tsi.md) | 2016–2021 | 40 | $15,075 |
| [SportWagen TDI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-sportwagen-tdi.md) | 2011–2014 | 32 | $8,295 |
| [2.5L](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-2-5l.md) | 2010–2014 | 22 | $7,607 |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-base.md) | 2008–2026 | 19 | $17,995 |
| [20th Anniversary Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-20th-anniversary-edition.md) | 2023 | 16 | $40,599 |
| [SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-sel.md) | 2015–2018 | 14 | $12,248 |
| [w/ Euro Style Package](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-w-euro-style-package.md) | 2025–2026 | 13 | $47,806 |
| [1.4T TSI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-1-4t-tsi.md) | 2020–2021 | 11 | $16,500 |
| [GL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-gl.md) | 1987–2006 | 7 | $5,998 |
| [R32](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-r32.md) | 2004–2008 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 85%, Manual 15%
- Body: Hatchback 74%, Wagon 24%, Sedan 1%
- Drive: FWD 87%, AWD 10%, RWD 3%, 4WD 1%

## 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 S. 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 S prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Golf S cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf S is $12,328, across 152 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $8,256 and $28,349, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2016, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $10,436.

### Which Volkswagen Golf S model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf S asks the least: a median of $9,558 across 28 cars, with a typical 109,104 miles. The 2026 asks $27,499.

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

The 2016: 34 of the 152 for sale, at a median asking price of $10,436.

## More

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