A 2026 Volkswagen Jetta averages $22,790 today, with most selling between $22,400 and $28,500. ForCar prices the Volkswagen Jetta from real US listings across 29 model years ($2,300–$22,790) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Volkswagen Jetta still asks 61% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 20 sedans we price, that ranks #10, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−38.5%), after which losses ease to about 3.8% a year. Mileage costs it 40%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,121 listings.
Volkswagen Jetta value by year
What a Volkswagen Jetta is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,400 | $28,500 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $16,995 | $18,995 | 12 | |
| 2024 | $14,995 | $21,795 | 34 | |
| 2023 | $13,500 | $21,888 | 10 | |
| 2022 | $11,995 | $21,346 | 7 | |
| 2021 | $9,751 | $15,491 | 22 | |
| 2020 | $2,400 | $16,500 | 29 | |
| 2019 | $9,665 | $18,435 | 84 | |
| 2018 | $7,000 | $13,993 | 10 | |
| 2017 | $3,700 | $12,999 | 80 | |
| 2016 | $3,500 | $13,888 | 74 | |
| 2015 | $5,000 | $9,995 | 42 | |
| 2014 | $3,500 | $8,200 | 119 | |
| 2013 | $3,500 | $7,995 | 140 | |
| 2012 | $2,000 | $7,999 | 106 | |
| 2011 | $2,995 | $7,798 | 87 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $5,895 | 43 | |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $6,850 | 84 | |
| 2008 | $2,000 | $4,400 | 42 | |
| 2007 | $1,600 | $3,800 | 23 | |
| 2006 | $1,700 | $5,995 | 16 | |
| 2005 | $3,000 | $5,995 | 12 | |
| 2004 | $2,999 | $5,995 | 12 | |
| 2003 | $1,800 | $3,500 | 6 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $6,300 | 5 | |
| 2000 | $2,400 | $5,995 | 6 | |
| 1998 | $2,800 | $4,500 | 5 | |
| 1997 | $2,500 | $2,700 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $1,900 | $4,000 | 5 |
How the Volkswagen Jetta depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Volkswagen Jetta loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Volkswagen Jetta averages $22,790; a 30-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 89% lost over 30 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Volkswagen Jetta hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Volkswagen Jetta sits at #10 of 20, against a class median of 61%.
The Volkswagen Jetta market right now
What the market asks for a Volkswagen Jetta at each model year — the median of 1,758 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Volkswagen Jetta value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Volkswagen Jetta is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Volkswagen Jetta about 40% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Volkswagen Jetta has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta: a dealer trade-in offer is around $22,400, selling private-party nets about $22,790, and a lot asks near $28,500 — a $6,100 spread on the same car.
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Volkswagen Jetta value FAQ
How much is a Volkswagen Jetta worth?
A 2026 Volkswagen Jetta averages $22,790 today (roughly $22,400–$28,500). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Volkswagen Jetta value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Volkswagen Jetta value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Volkswagen Jetta from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Volkswagen Jetta Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Volkswagen Jettas are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.