2026 Volkswagen Jetta
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Overview

The Volkswagen Jetta consistently ranks high among similar cars, particularly in the categories of Best Small Cars for the Money, Best Small Cars for Moms, and Best Compact Cars for Moms. It holds the second position out of 19, 10, and 9 respectively in these categories. This indicates that the Jetta offers excellent value for money and is highly recommended for moms, likely due to its combination of safety, comfort, and practicality. These rankings suggest that the Jetta is a top contender in its class, providing a reliable and family-friendly option for small and compact car buyers.

2026 Volkswagen Jetta Ratings

Volkswagen Jetta

Overall Score: 8.0 / 10

Reliability: 7.6 / 10

Retained Value: 8.3 / 10

Safety: 8.0 / 10

Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating

Volkswagen Jetta sedan

Reliability Score: 8.1 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 10.7

Average Lifespan (miles): 137,594 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 11,091 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 10.9%

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Volkswagen Jetta Depreciation and Resale Value

Volkswagen Jetta

$ Depreciation: $8,607

% Depreciation: 35.9%

% Residual Value: 64.1%

$ Resale Value: $15,388

% Typical All Compact Cars Depreciation: 29.6%

All Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 22.7% - 39.1%

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2026 Volkswagen Jetta Rankings

Volkswagen Jetta

#2 of 19 in Best Small Cars for the Money

#4 of 9 in Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

#6 of 29 in Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

#6 of 29 in Most Reliable Small Cars

#6 of 29 in Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#6 of 19 in Most Affordable Small Cars

#6 of 9 in Best Small Cars Under $25k

#8 of 29 in Best Family Small Cars

#9 of 29 in Best Small Cars

#10 of 29 in Safest Small Cars

#18 of 29 in Best Small Cars for Tall People

#19 of 29 in Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#21 of 29 in Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#25 of 29 in Most Comfortable Small Cars

2026 Volkswagen Jetta Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
S 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	23995
SE 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	26985
SEL 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	29995
Sport 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	25305

Used Car Pricing

Volkswagen Jetta

Here's what the prices look like for a used Volkswagen Jetta for different model years. A 3-year-old used Volkswagen Jetta averages $19,253 while a 5-year-old used Volkswagen Jetta is $16,613.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 Volkswagen Jetta (1 year old)	$21,266
2024 Volkswagen Jetta (2 years old)	$19,508
2023 Volkswagen Jetta (3 years old)	$19,253
2022 Volkswagen Jetta (4 years old)	$18,502
2021 Volkswagen Jetta (5 years old)	$16,613
2020 Volkswagen Jetta (6 years old)	$16,024
2019 Volkswagen Jetta (7 years old)	$14,453
2018 Volkswagen Jetta (8 years old)	$11,997
2017 Volkswagen Jetta (9 years old)	$11,175
2016 Volkswagen Jetta (10 years old)	$9,908