A 2021 Volkswagen Jetta still asks 60% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #16, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−19%), after which losses ease to about 12.2% a year. Mileage costs it 47%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 738 listings.
Volkswagen Jetta value by year
The newest Jetta at under half the 2025 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $6,999 (37% of it). A 2017 and a 2016 ask almost the same, $6,999 against $6,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,990 | $28,500 | 6 | |
| 2025 | $17,000 | $21,990 | 20 | |
| 2024 | $13,700 | $19,900 | 15 | |
| 2023 | $16,042 | $20,988 | 3 | |
| 2022 | $6,910 | $20,295 | 9 | |
| 2021 | $9,999 | $15,995 | 17 | |
| 2020 | $9,999 | $16,995 | 18 | |
| 2019 | $6,300 | $14,993 | 43 | |
| 2018 | $6,500 | $13,995 | 8 | |
| 2017 | $4,200 | $11,097 | 40 | |
| 2016 | $4,250 | $9,999 | 66 | |
| 2015 | $3,995 | $10,999 | 56 | |
| 2014 | $2,999 | $7,995 | 79 | |
| 2013 | $3,000 | $8,695 | 65 | |
| 2012 | $2,500 | $8,995 | 61 | |
| 2011 | $2,200 | $7,995 | 55 | |
| 2010 | $1,990 | $6,000 | 34 | |
| 2009 | $1,500 | $5,500 | 28 | |
| 2008 | $1,500 | $4,500 | 24 | |
| 2007 | $1,650 | $3,900 | 16 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $4,195 | 14 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $4,995 | 12 | |
| 2004 | $3,500 | $7,500 | 5 | |
| 2003 | $1,400 | $4,199 | 4 | |
| 2002 | $1,600 | $4,999 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $6,300 | 12 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $2,950 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $2,800 | $4,500 | 6 | |
| 1997 | $2,500 | $2,700 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $1,900 | $4,000 | 4 | |
| 1990 | $1,500 | $3,500 | 3 |
How the Volkswagen Jetta depreciates
The newest Volkswagen Jetta has a median asking price of $22,750; a 36-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 89% lost over 36 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volkswagen Jetta hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 57%, the Subaru WRX 68% and the Genesis G70 73%, against 60% for the Jetta. The Jetta holds value better than the Toyota Corolla, but not the Subaru WRX and Genesis G70.
The Volkswagen Jetta market right now
Adjust your Volkswagen Jetta value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Volkswagen Jetta about 47% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta: a dealer trade-in offer is around $17,000, selling private-party nets about $18,945, and a lot asks near $21,990 — a $4,990 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Jetta costs a median 27% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volkswagen Jetta price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,398 (6) | $17,995 (45) | +17% |
| 2022 | $13,640 (6) | $17,287 (12) | +27% |
| 2021 | $13,400 (9) | $13,900 (31) | +4% |
| 2020 | $11,000 (13) | $13,995 (31) | +27% |
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Volkswagen Jetta value FAQ
How much is a Volkswagen Jetta worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,000 to $22,750 across 31 model years. A 2025 is worth about $18,945, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volkswagen Jetta's value?
Among Jettas from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $18,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,948; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 47%.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year is the best value?
The newest Jetta at under half the 2025 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $6,999 (37% of it). A 2017 and a 2016 ask almost the same, $6,999 against $6,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Volkswagen Jetta cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 27% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Jetta hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
Yes: over 5 years the Jetta keeps 60% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 57%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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