Compact sedan · Gas
Volkswagen Jetta
SE
Starting MSRP
$24,000
MPG city/hwy
29 / 41
Seats
5
Cargo
14.1 cu-ft
Drivetrain
FWD
0–60 mph
7.6s
Powertrain
GAS
Segment
Compact sedan
Model year
2026
German driving manners at a Corolla-fighting price, with a torquey turbo engine most economy sedans can't match.
Pros
- Punchy turbo engine for the class
- Composed, planted highway handling
- Roomy trunk for a compact sedan
Cons
- Reliability track record trails Japanese and Korean rivals
- Infotainment can feel laggy
- Interior plastics feel budget in places
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| Year | Condition | Color | Mileage | Dealer | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2017 | Used | Silk Blue Metallic | 123,325 mi | AutoNation Ford TorranceTorrance, CA | $9,599 | |
 | 2024 | Used | Pure White | 52,462 mi | AutoNation Toyota CerritosCerritos, CA | $16,305 | |
 | 2019 | Used | Tornado Red | 62,106 mi | AutoNation Ford ValenciaValencia, CA | $13,722 | |
 | 2013 | Used | Moonrock Silver Metallic | 85,752 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $7,485 | |
 | 2026 | Used | Monterey Blue Pearl | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $26,566 | |
 | 2027 | Used | Opal White Pearl | 7 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $29,130 | |
 | 2026 | Used | Monument Gray | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $26,610 | |
 | 2026 | Used | Monument Gray | 30 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $27,003 | |
 | 2026 | Used | Platinum Gray Metallic | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $26,566 | |
 | 2027 | Used | Monument Gray | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $29,556 | |
 | 2027 | Used | Deep Black Pearl | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $29,081 | |
 | 2027 | Used | Pyrite Silver Metallic | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $26,966 | |
 | 2027 | Used | Platinum Gray Metallic | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $26,966 | |
 | 2027 | Used | Pure White | 5 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $26,966 | |
 | 2019 | Certified Pre-Owned | Platinum Gray Meta | 112,635 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $11,682 | |
 | 2013 | Used | Moonrock Silver Metallic | 102,713 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $7,385 | |
 | 2019 | Used | Silver/Gray | 61,354 mi | AutoNation Volkswagen CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA | $16,985 | |
 | 2024 | Used | Rising Blue Metallic | 13,492 mi | Valencia BMWValencia, CA | $19,288 | |
 | 2024 | Used | White | 7,078 mi | AutoNation Ford TustinTustin, CA | $23,428 | |
 | 2024 | Used | Opal White Pearl | 44,554 mi | Mercedes-Benz of MiamiMiami, FL | $17,989 |
Affordability calculator
Can you afford the Volkswagen Jetta?
Estimated monthly payment
$455/mo
Amount financed
$23,280
Sales tax
$1,680
Total interest
$4,050
Total paid over term
$27,330
20/4/10 rule of thumb (0/2)
- ×20% or more down
- ×48-month term or shorter
A common budgeting guideline: put 20% down, finance for 4 years or less, and keep the payment at or under 10% of your gross monthly income. This estimate excludes insurance, fuel, and maintenance, and your actual APR depends on credit and lender.
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