A 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen still asks 71% of what a 2014 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 6 wagons we price, that ranks #4, below the 75% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−37.5%). Calculated from 48 listings.
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $3,500 | $9,500 | 11 | |
| 2013 | $3,400 | $15,777 | 11 | |
| 2012 | $2,900 | $8,991 | 7 | |
| 2011 | $4,250 | $8,500 | 11 | |
| 2010 | $1,800 | $8,999 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $2,999 | $5,699 | 3 |
How the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen depreciates
The newest Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has a median asking price of $6,995; a 5-year-older one runs about $4,995 — roughly 29% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru Impreza keeps 60%, the Nissan Cube 78% and the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 88%, against 71% for the Jetta SportWagen. The Jetta SportWagen holds value better than the Subaru Impreza, but not the Nissan Cube and Volkswagen Golf SportWagen.
The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,500, selling private-party nets about $6,995, and a lot asks near $9,500 — a $6,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Jetta SportWagen costs a median 33% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $7,050 (18) | $8,900 (15) | +26% |
| 2013 | $6,400 (5) | $8,995 (19) | +41% |
| 2012 | $3,900 (11) | $6,995 (13) | +79% |
| 2011 | $4,825 (6) | $5,500 (5) | +14% |
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How much is a Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,995 to $7,990 across 6 model years. A 2014 is worth about $6,995, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen's value?
Among Jetta SportWagens from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $8,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,175.
Is a Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 33% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Jetta SportWagen hold value better than the Subaru Impreza?
Yes: over 5 years the Jetta SportWagen keeps 71% of its value and the Subaru Impreza 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2014 and 2009 model years.
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