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: 8.000000 / 10

Reliability: 7.600000 / 10

Retained Value: 8.300000 / 10

Safety: 8.000000 / 10

Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating

Volkswagen Jetta sedan

Reliability Score: 8.251957500466025 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 11.367517132001543

Average Lifespan (miles): 144140.75800570246 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 10997.321126545145 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 0.12418801459944347

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Volkswagen Jetta Depreciation and Resale Value

Volkswagen Jetta

$ Depreciation: 8606.974610645

% Depreciation: 0.358698671

% Residual Value: 0.641301329

$ Resale Value: 15388.025389355

% Typical All Compact Cars Depreciation: 0.2960402422148135

All Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 0.2272146607 - 0.3907933813

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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 19252.519525 while a 5-year-old used Volkswagen Jetta is 16613.057026.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 Volkswagen Jetta (1 year old)	21266.127998
2024 Volkswagen Jetta (2 years old)	19508.309067
2023 Volkswagen Jetta (3 years old)	19252.519525
2022 Volkswagen Jetta (4 years old)	18501.681787
2021 Volkswagen Jetta (5 years old)	16613.057026
2020 Volkswagen Jetta (6 years old)	16024.05743
2019 Volkswagen Jetta (7 years old)	14453.007411
2018 Volkswagen Jetta (8 years old)	11996.909091
2017 Volkswagen Jetta (9 years old)	11175.231063
2016 Volkswagen Jetta (10 years old)	9907.835401