# Volkswagen GTI Base prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen GTI Base is $5,750, across 6 for sale with a median model year of 2008.

Trim page · 2008–2011 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-base)

- For sale: 6 cars, model years 2008–2011
- Median asking price: $5,750 (6 for sale, median model year 2008)
- Most are priced between $3,525 and $11,499, depending on model year and mileage
- 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 | 3 | $5,500 | 0 | — | — |

## Other GTI trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-s.md) | 2015–2026 | 223 | $22,492 |
| [SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-se.md) | 2015–2026 | 208 | $26,088 |
| [Autobahn](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-autobahn.md) | 2011–2026 | 98 | $23,935 |
| [40th Anniversary Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-40th-anniversary-edition.md) | 2023 | 15 | $27,500 |
| [Driver's Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-driver-s-edition.md) | 2013–2014 | 15 | $10,495 |
| [Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-sport.md) | 2017 | 13 | $14,995 |
| [Rabbit Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-rabbit-edition.md) | 2019 | 9 | $19,960 |
| [2.0T](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-2-0t.md) | 2006–2012 | 8 | $9,093 |
| [1.8T](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-1-8t.md) | 2000–2005 | 1 | $5,195 |
| [VR6](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-vr6.md) | 1998–2004 | — | — |
| [20th Anniversary Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-20th-anniversary-edition.md) | 2003 | — | — |
| [337 Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-gti-337-edition.md) | 2002 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 75%, Manual 25%
- Body: Hatchback 100%
- Drive: FWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2026 | 27 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 27 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 27 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 27–28 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 28 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 26–27 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 27 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 27 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 27–28 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 27–28 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 28 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 28 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 22 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen GTI Base. By model year: 2025 (1), 2024 (2), 2023 (5), 2022 (6), 2021 (1), 2020 (3), 2019 (4), 2018 (3), 2017 (2), 2016 (4), 2015 (6), 2014 (1), 2013 (2), 2012 (2), 2011 (2), 2009 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Volkswagen GTI Base prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen GTI Base cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen GTI Base is $5,750, across 6 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $3,525 and $11,499, depending on the model year and mileage.

## More

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