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Volkswagen Golf R Depreciation

A Volkswagen Golf R will depreciate 41% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $28,057.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 13,500 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $47,490 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Volkswagen Golf R.

Volkswagen Golf R Depreciation Calculator

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This calculator is for illustrative and educational purposes only. Its accuracy and applicability to your circumstances is not guaranteed. You may wish to consult your own adviser regarding your particular circumstances.

Volkswagen Golf R Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $4,483 90.56% $43,007 13,500 2026
2 $7,010 85.24% $40,480 27,000 2027
3 $8,691 81.70% $38,799 40,500 2028
4 $17,453 63.25% $30,037 54,000 2029
5 $19,433 59.08% $28,057 67,500 2030
6 $21,537 54.65% $25,953 81,000 2031
7 $23,484 50.55% $24,006 94,500 2032
8 $25,284 46.76% $22,206 108,000 2033
9 $26,951 43.25% $20,539 121,500 2034
10 $28,489 40.01% $19,001 135,000 2035

Volkswagen Golf R Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $4,483 90.56% $43,007
2 $7,010 85.24% $40,480
3 $8,691 81.70% $38,799
4 $17,453 63.25% $30,037
5 $19,433 59.08% $28,057
6 $21,537 54.65% $25,953
7 $23,484 50.55% $24,006
8 $25,284 46.76% $22,206
9 $26,951 43.25% $20,539
10 $28,489 40.01% $19,001

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CarEdge Depreciation Calculator

You entered the vehicle's current age and how long you plan to own it. To understand your projected depreciation:
  • Start with the row matching the vehicle's current age
  • Find the row for the vehicle's age after your ownership period
  • The difference between those two resale values is your estimated depreciation
Example: If your vehicle is 2 years old and you plan to own it for 3 years, look at the values for 2 and 5 years old.

Buying a Volkswagen Golf R New vs Used

If you purchase a used Volkswagen Golf R that is 2 years old, then you could save $7,010 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $12,423. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used Golf R models become available.

What About Volkswagen Golf R Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Volkswagen Golf R is about $2,600 per year. This adds up to around $13,000 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Volkswagen Golf R. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

Volkswagen Golf R Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 300 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Volkswagen Golf R ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Golf R stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Volkswagen Golf R Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Volkswagen Golf R costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:

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