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$16,421Median asking price · 768 qualifying listings
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta prices in the U.S.
$15,361
Median pre-owned asking price
337 pre-owned listings · Updated October 14, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$13,994 – $17,755 All 491 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$15,825Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 14, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in the U.S. is $15,361, based on 337 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 $15,361 based on 337 pre-owned listings (of 491 total).
491 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 14, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$708.
Typical: $13,994–$17,755 — the middle half of 491 asking prices
Median $15,825
$8,994 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.
$15,361
Pre-owned median (337)
70,488
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $17,999 under 15K miles and fall to $11,994 over 105K miles — roughly $600 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $6,005About these price differences
The $13,994–$17,755 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains 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
$15,825
$13,994
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$17,755
491 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 491 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 $15,825
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Trim not specified
$10,198
VIN 3VWC57BU9MM055716
−$5,627 · vs all-listings median
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Trim not specified
$12,272
VIN 3VWC57BU0MM026718
−$3,553 · vs all-listings median
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Trim not specified
$10,995
VIN 3VWC57BU5MM002625
−$4,830 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU2MM008866 $11,499 −$4,326 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BUXMM042781 $11,595 −$4,230 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU3MM034344 $12,495 −$3,330 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWN57BUXMM052347 $12,680 −$3,145 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWN57BU9MM081855 $13,298 −$2,527 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU4MM070074 $13,591 −$2,234 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWC57BU3MM090817 $17,169 +$1,344 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 3VWN57BU1MM104027 $15,710 −$115 vs median
- SEL Premium VIN 3VWG57BU5MM003386 $17,950 +$2,125 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 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Kicks MPV has the lowest median asking price ($14,998, 426 listings with photos) and the 2021 Kia K5 the highest ($18,766, 632 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 14, 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: 406 listings with photos, catalog median $15,990 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $13,995–$17,726
Explore the alternatives
$992 lower median
2021 Nissan Kicks MPV
$14,998Median asking price · 426 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,865–$16,995
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual S listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,491 higher median
2021 Hyundai Sonata
$17,481Median asking price · 606 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,025–$19,410
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual SEL listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$2,776 higher median
2021 Kia K5
$18,766Median asking price · 632 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,995–$20,797
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual EX listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$2,005 higher median
2021 Subaru Impreza
$17,995Median asking price · 161 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,978–$19,998
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Base+ES listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
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 | $13,995–$17,726 | 406 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | $16,421 | $14,098–$18,796 | 768 |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks MPV All trims | $14,998 | $12,865–$16,995 | 426 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $17,481 | $15,025–$19,410 | 606 |
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | $18,766 | $15,995–$20,797 | 632 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza All trims | $17,995 | $15,978–$19,998 | 161 |
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 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 10 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 $600 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 491
Median asking price $15,825
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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 5 listings | $17,999 | $18K–$19K |
| 15K–30K miles | 28 listings | $19,560 | $18K–$21K |
| 30K–45K miles | 87 listings | $17,998 | $17K–$19K |
| 45K–60K miles | 89 listings | $16,985 | $16K–$18K |
| 60K–75K miles | 72 listings | $15,852 | $15K–$17K |
| 75K–90K miles | 88 listings | $14,996 | $14K–$16K |
| 90K–105K miles | 49 listings | $13,599 | $13K–$14K |
| Over 105K miles | 72 listings | $11,994 | $10K–$14K |
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$15,600 Median asking price · U.S. 74 priced listings · October 11, 2026
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SEL Premium 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VWG57BU · year code M$18,499 Median asking price · U.S. 32 priced listings · October 11, 2026
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S / SE / R-Line 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VWC57BU · year code M$15,746 Median asking price · U.S. 679 priced listings · October 11, 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 $16,362 (October 2026) — down 2.8% from $16,838 in October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $16,362 | $14K–$18K | 516 |
| September 2026 | $16,596 | $15K–$18K | 758 |
| August 2026 | $16,790 | $15K–$19K | 760 |
| July 2026 | $16,999 | $15K–$19K | 804 |
| June 2026 | $16,834 | $15K–$19K | 707 |
| May 2026 | $16,830 | $15K–$19K | 684 |
| April 2026 | $16,832 | $15K–$19K | 659 |
| 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 |
| October 2025 | $16,838 | $15K–$18K | 320 |
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 14, 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
Idaho
Typical asking price
$15,998
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 27
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$16,950
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 33
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.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$15,950
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 19
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oklahoma
Typical asking price
$15,943
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 44
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Delaware
Typical asking price
$17,382
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 18
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$17,993
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Iowa
Typical asking price
$15,600
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 29
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$16,570
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 34
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$16,295
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$16,777
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 53
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alaska
Typical asking price
$17,194
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$16,719
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 24
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$16,999
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 33
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Vermont
Typical asking price
$13,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$15,219
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arkansas
Typical asking price
$16,998
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$15,997
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 32
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maine
Typical asking price
$16,968
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 24
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.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$18,498
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
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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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
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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
$15,668
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2021
Volkswagen Jetta
Typical asking price
$15,825
Your current report
A newer model year
2022
Volkswagen Jetta
Typical asking price
$17,958
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 $28,254 Median
- 2026 $25,517 Median
- 2025 $20,150 Median
- 2024 $18,972 Median
- 2023 $19,900 Median
- 2022 $17,958 Median
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You are here 2021 $15,825 Median
- 2020 $15,668 Median
- 2019 $13,394 Median
- 2018 $11,500 Median
- 2017 $10,497 Median
- 2016 $8,995 Median
- 2015 $7,990 Median
- 2014 $7,495 Median
- 2013 $7,000 Median
- 2012 $6,250 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
Explore all 22 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
$10,497
2018
$11,500
2019
$13,394
2020
$15,668
2022
$17,958
2023
$19,900
2024
$18,972
2025
$20,150
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$282
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,583 down
Amount financed
$14,242
Total interest
$2,678
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Volkswagen Jetta prices range from $8,994 to $20,995?
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 $13,994 and $17,755 — 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 $600 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?
491 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 491 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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