# Volkswagen Jetta SEL prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Jetta SEL is $19,003, across 649 for sale with a median model year of 2021. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $14,057.

Trim page · 2008–2026 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-sel)

- For sale: 649 cars, model years 2008–2026
- Median asking price: $19,003 (649 for sale, median model year 2021)
- Most are priced between $3,436 and $28,398, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2019, the model year with the most for sale: median $14,057 (156 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 | 51 | $27,400 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 65 | $24,991 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 98 | $22,986 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 78 | $22,113 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 32 | $20,278 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 45 | $16,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 | 45 | $15,216 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 156 | $14,057 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 19 | $12,375 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | $14,392 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | $9,025 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | $8,748 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | $7,243 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | $5,574 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | $5,899 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | $4,100 | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 | 4 | $3,650 | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [SEL Premium](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-sel-premium.md) | 2012–2021 | 88 | $16,230 |
| [SEL PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-sel-pzev.md) | 2008–2014 | 22 | $6,451 |
| [SEL with Sunroof](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-jetta-sel-with-sunroof.md) | 2011 | 1 | $8,749 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: FWD 99%, RWD 1%

## 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 SEL. 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 SEL prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Jetta SEL is $19,003, across 649 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $3,436 and $28,398, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $14,057.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL asks the least: a median of $5,899 across 12 cars, with a typical 135,249 miles. The 2026 asks $27,400.

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

The 2019: 156 of the 649 for sale, at a median asking price of $14,057.

## More

- Value a Volkswagen Jetta SEL: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-jetta&variant=volkswagen-jetta-sel
- Volkswagen Jetta SEL for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=volkswagen-jetta-sel
- 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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