Volkswagen GTI insurance rates
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Average Volkswagen GTI insurance rates
The average insurance costs for a Volkswagen GTI is $156 a month — or $1,872 a year. Your actual cost could be more or less depending on your driving record, the number of miles you drive in a year and other factors. To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from insurance companies using this profile:
- 2017 Volkswagen GTI
- 10,001–15,000 miles driven yearly
- No accidents in the past five years
- Anti-theft device on vehicle
- Driver located in New York
- Good credit
Our estimated price is for the state required minimum coverage which includes bodily injury, property damage, uninsured motorist, bodily injury and personal injury protection.
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About the Volkswagen GTI
The Volkswagen GTI has been around since 1976 and it is was originally known as the Golf GTI. The compact car is known for its strong acceleration, large cargo room and athletic handling. The Volkswagen GTI is a high performance variant of the company’s Golf model.
Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a Volkswagen GTI based on safety ratings, theft rates, replacement costs and overall damage susceptibility. Insurance rates can change based on your driving history and location. If you’re considering a Volkswagen GTI, grab quotes from several insurance companies to find the lowest premium possible before you commit. Do your research to see if you qualify for insurance discounts.
Volkswagen GTI money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Volkswagen GTI if it comes equipped with these safety features.
- Anti-lock brakes
- Stability control
- Airbags
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Anti theft system
Random Volkswagen facts
- Volkswagen was founded in 1937 and is known for manufacturing German automobiles.
- In 2016, Volkswagen was the largest automaker by delivering more than 10.3 million vehicles globally.
- The very first Volkswagen Beetle appeared in 1932, but prototypes were created in 1936.
- In 2015, approximately 350,000 Volkswagen vehicles were sold in the United States.
- Volkswagen base prices start at $18,000 and can go up to $50,000.
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Volkswagen GTI price
A 2017 Volkswagen GTI starts at a base price of $24,995. With the average insurance rate at $1,872 per year, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 7.5%.
How safe is the Volkswagen GTI?
The 2017 Volkswagen GTI received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The side crash test received five stars, the highest possible rating, from the NHTSA. The government organization also awarded a four star safety rating for the frontal crash test and the rollover crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Volkswagen GTI as a Top Safety Pick car. All crash tests performed by the IIHS received a good safety rating, the highest possible rating.
The Volkswagen GTI model includes lane departure warning, automatic post collision braking system and blind spot monitoring.
How does the Volkswagen GTI compare to other car models?
From a price standpoint, the Volkswagen GTI ranks right in the middle of our list of the 360 priciest car models to insure. Explore the prices of other car brands and models:
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