Based on 306 active AutoTrader listings, here is the complete market analysis for the Volkswagen Jetta. Find the best model year for your budget, see how prices change with age and mileage, and get our data-driven recommendation.
Total Listings
306
Median Price
$18,839
Price Range
$1,500 — $35,420
Avg Mileage
32,781 mi
Median price: $19,395 · 75% of new price · Depreciation: 4.7% / yr
Price stabilises at ~$19,395 with only 4.7% yearly depreciation
The best model year is usually not the cheapest year. It is the point where depreciation has slowed, inventory is still available, and mileage is not so high that maintenance risk dominates the savings.
Use the recommendation above as a shortlist, then compare ownership history, open recalls, trim level, and regional pricing before making an offer.
Median price with 25th–75th percentile range per model year
2010 — 2026
15,509
2024
| Year | Listings | Median | P25 | P75 | Value vs New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1170 | $25,728 | $24,369 | $27,324 | 100% |
| 2025 | 2264 | $21,507 | $19,996 | $23,107 | 84% |
| 2024 ★ | 3150 | $19,395 | $18,368 | $20,993 | 75% |
| 2023 | 1449 | $20,345 | $19,320 | $21,400 | 79% |
| 2022 | 642 | $19,479 | $17,975 | $20,863 | 76% |
| 2021 | 1000 | $16,315 | $14,600 | $18,295 | 63% |
| 2020 | 697 | $15,998 | $13,551 | $17,748 | 62% |
| 2019 | 2118 | $14,494 | $12,508 | $16,376 | 56% |
| 2018 | 186 | $12,223 | $9,992 | $14,070 | 48% |
| 2017 | 725 | $10,995 | $9,220 | $13,995 | 43% |
| 2016 | 421 | $9,995 | $7,949 | $11,500 | 39% |
| 2015 | 408 | $9,306 | $6,999 | $11,599 | 36% |
| 2014 | 522 | $7,495 | $6,085 | $8,800 | 29% |
| 2013 | 289 | $6,995 | $5,995 | $8,289 | 27% |
| 2012 | 309 | $6,950 | $5,900 | $7,995 | 27% |
| 2011 | 139 | $6,949 | $5,554 | $7,380 | 27% |
| 2010 | 20 | $4,745 | $2,990 | $5,950 | 18% |
Sample Size
306
Market
United States and Canada
Refresh
Updated daily
Use these figures as a market baseline, then verify the VIN, title, accident history, taxes, dealer fees, financing terms, and inspection results before buying.
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