# Volkswagen Jetta Base prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Jetta Base is $6,087, across 80 for sale with a median model year of 2013. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $6,199.

Trim page · 2007–2026 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-base)

- For sale: 80 cars, model years 2007–2026
- Median asking price: $6,087 (80 for sale, median model year 2013)
- Most are priced between $4,450 and $31,316, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2013, the model year with the most for sale: median $6,199 (29 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 3 | $7,415 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | $6,096 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 29 | $6,199 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | $5,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | $5,565 | 0 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Other Jetta trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-se.md) | 2008–2027 | 3,378 | $18,299 |
| [S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-s.md) | 2008–2027 | 2,140 | $16,693 |
| [Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-sport.md) | 2015–2027 | 1,194 | $19,998 |
| [1.5T SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-1-5t-se.md) | 2022–2027 | 863 | $19,889 |
| [SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-sel.md) | 2008–2027 | 563 | $18,789 |
| [1.5T Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-1-5t-sport.md) | 2022–2027 | 470 | $20,379 |
| [1.5T S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-1-5t-s.md) | 2022–2026 | 406 | $18,591 |
| [R-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-r-line.md) | 2019–2021 | 339 | $14,900 |
| [TDI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-tdi.md) | 1997–2018 | 165 | $7,450 |
| [1.5T SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-1-5t-sel.md) | 2022–2026 | 112 | $23,380 |
| [2.0T GLI](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-2-0t-gli.md) | 2012–2018 | 72 | $14,585 |
| [2.0 Trendline](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-2-0-trendline.md) | 2015 | 32 | $7,536 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 76%, Manual 24%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2027 | 33–34 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 33–34 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 33 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 33–34 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 33–35 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 33–35 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 33–34 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 28–34 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 34 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 27–33 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 27–33 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 27–44 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 42 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Jetta Base. By model year: 2026 (1), 2025 (2), 2022 (1), 2021 (4), 2020 (6), 2019 (11), 2018 (2), 2017 (6), 2016 (4), 2015 (8), 2014 (6), 2013 (6), 2012 (5), 2011 (7), 2010 (3), 2009 (4), 2008 (2), 2007 (2), 2006 (1), 2003 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Volkswagen Jetta Base prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Jetta Base cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Jetta Base is $6,087, across 80 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $4,450 and $31,316, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $6,199.

### Which Volkswagen Jetta Base model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Base asks the least: a median of $5,565 across 17 cars, with a typical 134,123 miles. The 2013 asks $6,199.

### Which Volkswagen Jetta Base model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2013: 29 of the 80 for sale, at a median asking price of $6,199.

## More

- Value a Volkswagen Jetta Base: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-jetta&variant=volkswagen-jetta-base
- Volkswagen Jetta Base for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=volkswagen-jetta-base
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

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