Used Volkswagen Jetta Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $15,800 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,500 for a 2006 to $24,851 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 8,398 live listings, not a book value, and the Jetta steps down a median 9.9% 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 | $24,851 | $22,399 – $28,444 | 7,639 mi | 33–34 MPG | 5★ | 308 |
| 2025 | $20,589 | $18,528 – $23,526 | 35,223 mi | 33 MPG | 5★ | 1,287 |
| 2024 | $18,998 | $16,995 – $21,893 | 47,314 mi | 33–34 MPG | 5★ | 1,447 |
| 2023 | $19,985 | $17,126 – $22,995 | 37,553 mi | 33–35 MPG | 5★ | 416 |
| 2022 | $18,591 | $14,999 – $20,954 | 54,740 mi | 33–35 MPG | 5★ | 216 |
| 2021 | $16,139 | $11,914 – $19,400 | 71,413 mi | 33–34 MPG | 5★ | 347 |
| 2020 | $15,800 | $11,055 – $19,000 | 76,256 mi | 28–34 MPG | 5★ | 381 |
| 2019 | $13,564 | $9,750 – $17,998 | 87,359 mi | 34 MPG | 5★ | 1,309 |
| 2018 | $11,965 | $8,107 – $15,364 | 92,619 mi | 27–33 MPG | 5★ | 132 |
| 2017 | $10,767 | $6,991 – $14,998 | 97,873 mi | 27–33 MPG | 5★ | 457 |
| 2016 | $9,475 | $6,700 – $13,893 | 107,430 mi | 27–44 MPG | 5★ | 451 |
| 2015 | $8,200 | $5,579 – $11,998 | 113,435 mi | 26–44 MPG | 5★ | 329 |
| 2014 | $7,595 | $5,091 – $10,472 | 117,158 mi | 25–44 MPG | 5★ | 397 |
| 2013 | $6,995 | $4,554 – $9,993 | 121,872 mi | 25–44 MPG | 4★ | 327 |
| 2012 | $6,500 | $4,298 – $9,809 | 129,259 mi | 25–32 MPG | 4★ | 210 |
| 2011 | $5,995 | $3,770 – $8,020 | 139,705 mi | 25–32 MPG | 4★ | 148 |
| 2010 | $5,745 | $3,283 – $7,377 | 138,085 mi | 25–32 MPG | — | 65 |
| 2009 | $4,900 | $2,900 – $7,648 | 144,425 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 58 |
| 2008 | $4,973 | $3,039 – $7,938 | 166,805 mi | 24–25 MPG | — | 42 |
| 2007 | $4,995 | $3,049 – $6,998 | 139,500 mi | 22–25 MPG | — | 31 |
| 2006 | $4,500 | $2,995 – $7,139 | 157,005 mi | 22–33 MPG | — | 40 |
“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.
Cheapest Volkswagen Jetta
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2006, typically listing for $4,500 (most between $2,995 and $7,139) with an average odometer of 157,005 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the S at a typical $19,819. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 9.9%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Volkswagen Jetta listings for sale →
Most expensive Volkswagen Jetta
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $24,851 (most between $22,399 and $28,444). The most expensive common trim is the SE, typically $21,496 — a $1,677 spread over the base S within the same nameplate.
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 S, typically lists for $19,819; the priciest, the SE, for $21,496. The SE is what the used market mostly stocks — 42.0% of trim-labeled listings, while the SEL is the rarest quotable trim at 2.7%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMost popularPriciest | $21,496 | $18,998 – $25,280 | 42.0% | 32,826 mi |
| SPORT | $20,791 | $18,288 – $24,993 | 30.1% | 29,163 mi |
| SCheapest | $19,819 | $17,940 – $22,998 | 21.9% | 33,925 mi |
| SPORT SPORT (AQ301 TRANS) | $19,990 | $16,907 – $21,548 | 3.2% | 31,440 mi |
| SEL | $25,690 | $22,140 – $30,044 | 2.7% | 21,295 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 August 2026, a used Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $15,800 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,500 (2006) to $24,851 (2026), based on 8,398 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
A used 2026 Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $24,851, with most asking prices between $22,399 and $28,444. Average odometer reading is 7,639 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 $4,500 — but compare its mileage (157,005 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 9.9% 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 (S) typically lists for $19,819 while the priciest (SE) runs $21,496 — a $1,677 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the SE (42.0% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $21,496.
How much is a used 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
A used 2024 Volkswagen Jetta typically lists for $18,998, with most asking prices between $16,995 and $21,893; average odometer is 47,314 miles (1,447 for sale).
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