# Used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta prices

> The average asking price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is $9,715, with 106,248 miles on average, across 422 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2016) · [all Volkswagen Jetta model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta.md)

- Average asking price: $9,715 (median $9,309)
- Average miles: 106,248
- For sale now: 422
- Average days listed: 73 (of 395 with a listing date)

## 2016 Volkswagen Jetta prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $8,520 | 110,384 | 39 | 77 |
| Texas | $9,009 | 115,885 | 31 | 65 |
| Virginia | $9,576 | 96,681 | 30 | 112 |
| Florida | $8,800 | 108,650 | 29 | 78 |
| Ohio | $8,463 | 114,593 | 24 | 145 |
| Pennsylvania | $9,734 | 103,772 | 22 | 86 |
| New Jersey | $9,251 | 103,796 | 19 | 93 |
| Massachusetts | $9,465 | 103,551 | 15 | 55 |
| Georgia | $9,397 | 112,739 | 15 | 43 |
| Illinois | $9,906 | 113,244 | 14 | 44 |
| Arizona | $9,047 | 110,893 | 11 | 42 |
| Oregon | $9,886 | 100,545 | 11 | 25 |
| New York | $11,040 | 90,205 | 10 | 44 |
| Colorado | $8,786 | 97,426 | 10 | 63 |
| Minnesota | $10,277 | 119,914 | 9 | 26 |
| Hawaii | $13,032 | 92,538 | 8 | 128 |
| Tennessee | $10,629 | 119,695 | 8 | 62 |
| Michigan | $11,847 | 117,236 | 8 | 56 |
| Washington | $8,548 | 102,166 | 7 | 163 |
| North Carolina | $10,004 | 113,243 | 7 | 36 |
| Connecticut | $9,561 | 101,785 | 7 | 37 |
| Wisconsin | $9,540 | 120,463 | 6 | 67 |
| Indiana | $9,829 | 123,195 | 6 | 68 |
| South Carolina | $11,706 | 81,436 | 5 | 68 |
| Iowa | $9,975 | 98,645 | 5 | 23 |
| Maine | $9,964 | 110,924 | 5 | 15 |
| Missouri | $12,724 | 103,642 | 5 | 58 |

## Other Volkswagen Jetta years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2027.md) | $28,074 | 14 | 3,193 |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2026.md) | $24,868 | 4,442 | 1,947 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2025.md) | $19,964 | 35,806 | 2,265 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2024.md) | $18,742 | 43,617 | 2,046 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2023.md) | $19,505 | 36,109 | 932 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2022.md) | $17,658 | 57,014 | 313 |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2021.md) | $15,582 | 70,561 | 561 |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2020.md) | $14,834 | 76,134 | 507 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2019.md) | $13,323 | 87,791 | 1,283 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2018.md) | $12,093 | 89,342 | 180 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2017.md) | $11,131 | 97,130 | 634 |
| **2016** | $9,715 | 106,248 | 422 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2015.md) | $8,296 | 113,653 | 366 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2014.md) | $7,461 | 115,331 | 383 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2013.md) | $7,082 | 119,886 | 252 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2012.md) | $6,483 | 127,596 | 204 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2011.md) | $6,041 | 134,733 | 140 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2010.md) | $5,354 | 131,251 | 63 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2009.md) | $5,180 | 138,215 | 61 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2008.md) | $4,319 | 150,783 | 36 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2007.md) | $4,361 | 128,086 | 17 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2006.md) | $4,909 | 139,727 | 20 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2005.md) | $5,774 | 140,488 | 14 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2004.md) | $4,374 | 139,413 | 13 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2003.md) | $6,638 | 185,750 | 4 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2002.md) | $4,296 | 140,209 | 6 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2001.md) | $5,921 | 189,783 | 6 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2000.md) | $2,277 | 270,488 | 1 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/1998.md) | $1,800 | 184,492 | 2 |
| [1997](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/1997.md) | $2,899 | 105,576 | 2 |

## Recalls · 4

NHTSA, this model year.

- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL (Oct 21, 2020): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles.  The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
- STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE (Aug 22, 2019): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.  A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL (Jun 6, 2016): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015.  In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM (Oct 26, 2015): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

## Used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta?

Used 2016 Volkswagen Jettas for sale at U.S. dealers ask $9,715 on average (half ask less than $9,309), across 422 cars. The cars for sale have 106,248 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### Where is a used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Ohio has the lowest average asking price, $8,463 across 24 cars with 114,593 miles on average, and New York the highest, $11,040 across 10 with 90,205 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2016 Volkswagen Jettas for sale?

The 395 for sale with a listing date have been listed 73 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta compare with the 2015 and 2017?

The 2016 asks $9,715 on average with 106,248 miles; the 2015 asks $8,296 with 113,653 miles, and the 2017 asks $11,131 with 97,130 miles.

### Does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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