2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE
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$40,061$43,103
NewPrice cut 7%
$2,629 below the MSRP of $42,690
On the market 27 days
Volkswagen of Palatine
1951 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL
Stock #904307
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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
- MSRP
- $42,690
- VIN
- WVW3E7CD2TW278258
Price history
| Date | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | $40,061 ↓ |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $40,097 ↓ |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $43,103 ↑ |
| Aug 16, 2026 | $43,067 ↓ |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $43,103 ↑ |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $43,067 ↓ |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $43,103 ↑ |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $43,067 |
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