Used Volkswagen Jetta Prices by Year
As of July 2026, a used Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $15,526 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,325 for a 2006 to $25,685 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 7,383 live listings, not a book value, and the Jetta steps down a median 9.8% per model year of age.
Volkswagen Jetta price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,685 | $22,994 – $29,505 | 7,890 mi | 33 MPG | 5★ | 175 |
| 2025 | $21,100 | $18,799 – $23,998 | 25,322 mi | 33 MPG | 5★ | 915 |
| 2024 | $19,097 | $17,420 – $21,996 | 46,567 mi | 33 MPG | 5★ | 1,289 |
| 2023 | $20,156 | $17,320 – $22,511 | 36,340 mi | 33 MPG | 5★ | 404 |
| 2022 | $18,777 | $15,168 – $21,292 | 50,741 mi | 33 MPG | 5★ | 209 |
| 2021 | $16,499 | $12,022 – $19,995 | 69,637 mi | — | 5★ | 344 |
| 2020 | $15,526 | $10,992 – $18,998 | 76,122 mi | — | 5★ | 414 |
| 2019 | $13,997 | $9,984 – $17,995 | 86,041 mi | — | 5★ | 1,061 |
| 2018 | $11,575 | $7,926 – $15,902 | 94,118 mi | — | 5★ | 164 |
| 2017 | $10,900 | $7,025 – $15,423 | 98,572 mi | — | 5★ | 486 |
| 2016 | $9,500 | $6,749 – $13,077 | 107,482 mi | 44 MPG | 5★ | 385 |
| 2015 | $8,497 | $5,500 – $12,095 | 112,908 mi | 44 MPG | 5★ | 351 |
| 2014 | $7,499 | $4,999 – $9,999 | 117,680 mi | 44 MPG | 5★ | 390 |
| 2013 | $6,995 | $4,993 – $9,941 | 126,183 mi | 44 MPG | 4★ | 257 |
| 2012 | $6,367 | $4,699 – $9,441 | 131,802 mi | — | 4★ | 232 |
| 2011 | $5,999 | $4,364 – $7,995 | 134,394 mi | — | 4★ | 127 |
| 2010 | $5,620 | $3,648 – $8,997 | 139,939 mi | — | — | 46 |
| 2009 | $4,995 | $3,464 – $6,994 | 135,882 mi | — | — | 54 |
| 2008 | $4,948 | $2,995 – $7,145 | 149,884 mi | — | — | 36 |
| 2007 | $5,138 | $2,664 – $6,999 | 139,037 mi | — | — | 20 |
| 2006 | $4,325 | $2,927 – $6,998 | 150,740 mi | — | — | 24 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Volkswagen Jetta price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the SPORT SPORT (AQ301 TRANS), typically lists for $19,998; the priciest, the SEL, for $27,490. The SE is what the used market mostly stocks — 40.8% of trim-labeled listings, while the SEL is the rarest quotable trim at 3.4%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMost popular | $22,044 | $18,999 – $25,875 | 40.8% | 26,282 mi |
| SPORT | $20,998 | $18,433 – $24,758 | 30.3% | 25,306 mi |
| S | $20,030 | $18,000 – $23,990 | 21.2% | 25,982 mi |
| SPORT SPORT (AQ301 TRANS)Cheapest | $19,998 | $17,607 – $22,118 | 4.3% | 29,012 mi |
| SELPriciest | $27,490 | $22,684 – $30,735 | 3.4% | 14,019 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta cost?
As of July 2026, a used Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $15,526 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,325 (2006) to $25,685 (2026), based on 7,383 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
A used 2026 Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $25,685, with most asking prices between $22,994 and $29,505. Average odometer reading is 7,890 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Volkswagen Jetta worth looking at?
The 2006 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,325 — but compare its mileage (150,740 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Volkswagen Jetta depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Jetta steps down a median 9.8% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Jetta's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (SPORT SPORT (AQ301 TRANS)) typically lists for $19,998 while the priciest (SEL) runs $27,490 — a $7,492 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the SE (40.8% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $22,044.
How much is a used 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
A used 2024 Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $19,097, with most asking prices between $17,420 and $21,996; average odometer is 46,567 miles (1,289 for sale).
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