2018 Volkswagen Golf R
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82 days at this dealer
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
$1,321 price drop
The dealer has lowered the price 6 times.
4 active alternatives
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Limited availability reduces your negotiating room.
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Miles Overview
The Golf R is Volkswagen's top hot hatch, the one that takes the everyday Golf and sharpens everything about it for driving enthusiasts. The ride is firm, which is the trade for how flat it stays through bends, but it settles down nicely on the highway. Despite its performance focus, it still offers the Golf's practical hatchback body, with a usable back seat and a decent cargo area. Enthusiasts choose the Golf R over the GTI for the all-wheel drive and extra power, accepting a stiffer ride and higher price. The 2.0L I4 makes 292 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, and the six-speed manual pairs with all-wheel drive for traction that lets you use every bit of it. This DCC & Navigation trim adds adaptive damping and a larger touchscreen, so you can soften the ride on rough roads or firm it up for a back road.
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Miles Overview
The Golf R is Volkswagen's top hot hatch, the one that takes the everyday Golf and sharpens everything about it for driving enthusiasts. The ride is firm, which is the trade for how flat it stays through bends, but it settles down nicely on the highway. Despite its performance focus, it still offers the Golf's practical hatchback body, with a usable back seat and a decent cargo area. Enthusiasts choose the Golf R over the GTI for the all-wheel drive and extra power, accepting a stiffer ride and higher price. The 2.0L I4 makes 292 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, and the six-speed manual pairs with all-wheel drive for traction that lets you use every bit of it. This DCC & Navigation trim adds adaptive damping and a larger touchscreen, so you can soften the ride on rough roads or firm it up for a back road.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$426
6% APR for 72 months
*Estimated taxes and fees. All amounts reflect the dealership’s listing. DriversHub assumes no liability for omissions, inaccuracies, or non‑disclosed fees in dealer‑supplied pricing.
Negotiation Potential
82 days at this dealer
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
$1,321 price drop
The dealer has lowered the price 6 times.
4 active alternatives
Similar vehicles nationwide
Limited availability reduces your negotiating room.
Ask Miles about this car, what it should cost, and how to handle the dealer.
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Golf Mill Ford is a franchise dealer in Niles, IL. Their documentation fee is $377.
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