Price, depreciation & cost to own
Volkswagen Golf
Newest model year fair price
$17,001
Mileage-adjusted from live market listings
Avg. depreciation / yr
11.1%
5-yr cost to own
$14,134
Pricing by model year
| Model year | Fair price | MSRP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | View 2026 pricing → |
| 2021 | $17,001 | $23,995 | View 2021 pricing → |
| 2020 | $14,857 | $23,995 | View 2020 pricing → |
| 2019 | $13,911 | $22,945 | View 2019 pricing → |
| 2018 | $12,051 | $20,910 | View 2018 pricing → |
| 2017 | $10,704 | $20,995 | View 2017 pricing → |
| 2016 | $9,329 | $19,595 | View 2016 pricing → |
Market demand
The Volkswagen Golf has about 57 days of national market supply — a fairly balanced market. See each model year for the negotiating-leverage read.
Depreciation
The Volkswagen Golf depreciates about 11.1% per year. See the full depreciation curve →
Cost to own (5 years)
Estimated 5-year depreciation + fuel of about $14,134 (insurance, maintenance, and repairs excluded). See the breakdown →
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/25/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.