2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE
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$984 below the MSRP of $43,533
On the market 15 days
Leith Volkswagen of Raleigh
4005 Capital Hills Dr, Raleigh, NC
Stock #TW182035
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Specifications
- Year
- 2026
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf GTI
- Trim
- SE
- Body style
- Hatchback
- Mileage
- New
- Engine
- 2.0L I4
- Horsepower
- 241 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- Cylinders
- 4
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- MPG (city / hwy)
- 24 / 32
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Exterior color
- Gray
- Interior color
- Black
- MSRP
- $43,533
- VIN
- WVW3E7CD6TW182035
Price history
| Date | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | $42,549 ↓ |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $44,231 ↑ |
| Aug 16, 2026 | $42,549 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $42,549 ↑ |
| May 2, 2026 | $41,851 ↓ |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $42,533 ↓ |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $43,533 ↑ |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $43,033 |
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