2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE
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$40,070$42,129
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$3,474 below the MSRP of $43,544
On the market 135 days
Volkswagen of Downtown L.A.
1900 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Stock #V6163778
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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
- Red
- Interior color
- Black
- MSRP
- $43,544
- VIN
- WVW3E7CD1TW163778
Price history
| Date | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $40,070 ↓ |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $40,629 ↓ |
| Jul 11, 2026 | $42,129 ↓ |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $42,214 ↑ |
| May 25, 2026 | $42,129 ↓ |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $43,544 |
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