For the same model year, dealers ask 8 points more than private sellers; MN is the cheapest state at -7% and WA the priciest at +31%.
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 5 | |
| 2017 | — | 7 | |
| 2016 | — | 16 | |
| 2015 | — | 9 | |
| 2011 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen the dealer markup works out at 8% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 75 | +10.4% | $10,157 |
| Private seller | 33 | +2.6% | $8,977 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +31%, cheapest MN at -7% — 38 points apart, which on a $9,500 car is roughly $3,620.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 15 | |
| CA | 17 | |
| OR | 18 | |
| WA | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Volkswagen Golf SportWagen cost?
The median asking price is $9,500 across 133 live listings. A 2011 asks about $5,995 and a 2019 about $12,999. The most listed year is 2016, at $8,995. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Golf SportWagen from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 10.4% above and private sellers 2.6% above, a gap of about $702 on a 2016 at $8,995.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Golf SportWagen?
Of the states with enough listings, MN asks least at -7.1% against the national median, and WA most at +31.0%. On the typical $9,500 Golf SportWagen that spread is about $3,620.
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