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$16,259Median asking price · 874 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,999–$18,770
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta prices in the U.S.
$15,804
Median pre-owned asking price
420 pre-owned listings · Updated October 31, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$13,995 – $17,668 All 567 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$15,995Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 31, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in the U.S. is $15,804, based on 420 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in the U.S. is $15,804 based on 420 pre-owned listings (of 567 total).
567 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 31, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$119.
Typical: $13,995–$17,668 — the middle half of 567 asking prices
Median $15,995
$9,789 low
$21K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$15,804
Pre-owned median (420)
70,543
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $19,793 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $11,957 over 105K miles — roughly $900 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $7,836Location
Active-listing medians are $14,894 in Florida (50 active listings) and $16,480 in Pennsylvania (30 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $1,586About these price differences
The $13,995–$17,668 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
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Estimated asking price · All trims
$15,995
$13,995
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$17,668
567 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 567 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Volkswagen Jetta listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $15,995
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Trim not specified
$9,699
VIN 3VWC57BU9MM055716
−$6,296 · vs all-listings median
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Trim not specified
$11,499
VIN 3VWC57BU2MM008866
−$4,496 · vs all-listings median
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Trim not specified
$11,395
VIN 3VWC57BUXMM042781
−$4,600 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWN57BUXMM052347 $13,077 −$2,918 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWN57BU9MM081855 $13,298 −$2,697 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU8MM022190 $12,999 −$2,996 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU3MM090817 $16,314 +$319 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU5MM028531 $14,498 −$1,497 vs median
- SEL VIN 3VWE57BU7MM101522 $14,710 −$1,285 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU5MM019697 $14,858 −$1,137 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BUXMM025737 $15,495 −$500 vs median
- SEL Premium VIN 3VWG57BU5MM003386 $17,950 +$1,955 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Volkswagen Jetta with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 31, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Kicks MPV has the lowest median asking price ($14,997, 452 listings with photos) and the 2021 Kia K5 the highest ($18,400, 697 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 31, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 465 listings with photos, catalog median $15,999 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $13,998–$17,900
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$1,226 higher median
2021 Hyundai Sonata
$17,225Median asking price · 652 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,996–$19,295
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$2,401 higher median
2021 Kia K5
$18,400Median asking price · 697 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,026–$20,485
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual GT-Line listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,002 lower median
2021 Nissan Kicks MPV
$14,997Median asking price · 452 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,865–$16,950
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual SV listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,580 higher median
2021 Subaru Impreza
$17,579Median asking price · 164 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,500–$19,396
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | see price overview above | $13,998–$17,900 | 465 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | $16,259 | $13,999–$18,770 | 874 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $17,225 | $14,996–$19,295 | 652 |
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | $18,400 | $16,026–$20,485 | 697 |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks MPV All trims | $14,997 | $12,865–$16,950 | 452 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza All trims | $17,579 | $15,500–$19,396 | 164 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 31, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 7 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $900 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 567
Median asking price $15,995
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 26 listings | $19,793 | $17K–$21K |
| 30K–45K miles | 84 listings | $17,990 | $17K–$19K |
| 45K–60K miles | 122 listings | $17,090 | $16K–$18K |
| 60K–75K miles | 97 listings | $16,123 | $15K–$17K |
| 75K–90K miles | 94 listings | $15,404 | $14K–$16K |
| 90K–105K miles | 66 listings | $13,934 | $13K–$15K |
| Over 105K miles | 73 listings | $11,957 | $11K–$13K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2021 Volkswagen Jetta: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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S / R-Line 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VWN57BU · year code M$16,790 Median asking price · U.S. 83 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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SEL Premium 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VWG57BU · year code M$17,999 Median asking price · U.S. 33 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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S / SE / R-Line 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VWC57BU · year code M$15,795 Median asking price · U.S. 710 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Volkswagen Jetta factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is $16,309 (October 2026) — up 1.9% from $16,000 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $16,309 | $14K–$18K | 794 |
| September 2026 | $16,432 | $15K–$18K | 778 |
| August 2026 | $16,715 | $15K–$19K | 770 |
| July 2026 | $16,999 | $15K–$19K | 806 |
| June 2026 | $16,834 | $15K–$19K | 709 |
| May 2026 | $16,801 | $15K–$19K | 685 |
| April 2026 | $16,795 | $15K–$19K | 660 |
| March 2026 | $16,500 | $15K–$18K | 898 |
| February 2026 | $16,298 | $15K–$18K | 838 |
| January 2026 | $15,995 | $14K–$18K | 849 |
| December 2025 | $15,905 | $14K–$18K | 692 |
| November 2025 | $16,000 | $14K–$18K | 528 |
2021 Volkswagen Jetta prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 31, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 42 more state markets
Delaware
Typical asking price
$17,076
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 19
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$17,994
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kentucky
Typical asking price
$16,922
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 34
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$16,778
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 54
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$16,981
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$16,589
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 36
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$16,448
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 34
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arkansas
Typical asking price
$16,998
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maine
Typical asking price
$16,965
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$16,420
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Vermont
Typical asking price
$13,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alaska
Typical asking price
$17,194
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Iowa
Typical asking price
$15,870
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 30
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oklahoma
Typical asking price
$15,986
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 45
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$15,994
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 31
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$13,983
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$16,998
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 34
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$18,498
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$15,604
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$15,895
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 Volkswagen Jetta first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Volkswagen Jetta years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2020
Volkswagen Jetta
Typical asking price
$15,228
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2021
Volkswagen Jetta
Typical asking price
$15,995
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A newer model year
2022
Volkswagen Jetta
Typical asking price
$17,995
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $28,257 Median
- 2026 $25,219 Median
- 2025 $19,961 Median
- 2024 $18,846 Median
- 2023 $19,754 Median
- 2022 $17,995 Median
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You are here 2021 $15,995 Median
- 2020 $15,228 Median
- 2019 $13,500 Median
- 2018 $11,885 Median
- 2017 $10,795 Median
- 2016 $9,098 Median
- 2015 $7,995 Median
- 2014 $7,168 Median
- 2013 $6,995 Median
- 2012 $6,497 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
Explore all 23 other model years
Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2017
$10,795
2018
$11,885
2019
$13,500
2020
$15,228
2022
$17,995
2023
$19,754
2024
$18,846
2025
$19,961
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What would a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta cost per month?
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10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$285
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,600 down
Amount financed
$14,395
Total interest
$2,705
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
A few important steps can help you buy with confidence.
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- Review factory equipment
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Volkswagen Jetta prices range from $9,789 to $20,997?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $13,995 and $17,668 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $900 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Volkswagen Jetta are for sale right now?
567 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Volkswagen Jetta?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 567 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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