A 2024 Volkswagen Jetta averages $18,316 today, with most selling between $17,950 and $24,390. ForCar prices the Volkswagen Jetta from real US listings across 16 model years ($2,950–$18,316) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,950 | $18,316 | $24,390 | 4 |
| 2021 | $13,920 | $15,995 | $17,500 | 9 |
| 2019 | $7,995 | $13,988 | $17,995 | 13 |
| 2017 | $5,800 | $6,995 | $12,999 | 7 |
| 2016 | $3,000 | $6,900 | $10,838 | 17 |
| 2015 | $2,450 | $4,000 | $8,995 | 20 |
| 2014 | $3,500 | $5,900 | $8,995 | 16 |
| 2013 | $3,800 | $5,250 | $6,995 | 20 |
| 2012 | $1,500 | $3,400 | $6,999 | 20 |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $4,995 | $7,995 | 13 |
| 2010 | $3,995 | $5,500 | $5,999 | 5 |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $5,995 | $8,000 | 11 |
| 2008 | $1,550 | $2,950 | $6,500 | 5 |
| 2007 | $1,800 | $3,995 | $5,500 | 5 |
| 2006 | $1,995 | $3,200 | $6,995 | 6 |
| 2004 | $2,250 | $2,999 | $2,999 | 3 |
How the Volkswagen Jetta depreciates
Median market price by year — how a Volkswagen Jetta loses (or holds) value as it ages.
The Volkswagen Jetta market right now
Every real listing we found — plotted by year and asking price. The white line is the median; dots below it are priced under market — potential deals.
Adjust your Volkswagen Jetta value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer reading for a value tuned to your exact car.
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.
Get an exact Volkswagen Jetta value by VIN
Trim, engine and options move the value. Decode your Volkswagen Jetta's VIN free to pin the exact build, then check its market value.
More on the Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta value FAQ
How much is a Volkswagen Jetta worth?
A 2024 Volkswagen Jetta averages $18,316 today (roughly $17,950–$24,390). 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.