$459 lower median
2026 Nissan Sentra
$25,757Median asking price · 5,881 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$24,385–$27,674
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2026 Volkswagen Jetta prices in the U.S.
$26,191
Median asking price
3,128 active listings · Updated September 15, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$24,609 – $27,669 All 3,128 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$26,191Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 15, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2026 Volkswagen Jetta in the U.S. is $24,564, based on 349 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median asking price for a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta in the U.S. is $26,191 based on 3,128 active listings.
3,128 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 15, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$272.
Typical: $24,609–$27,669 — the middle half of 3,128 asking prices
Median $26,191
$22K low
$32K 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.
$24,564
Pre-owned median (349)
$26,409
New median (2,779)
1,549
Average mileage
What moves the price
Trim
The S typically asks $23,567, while the SEL asks $30,247 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $6,680Location
Active-listing medians are $24,677 in Oklahoma (41 active listings) and $28,697 in Iowa (37 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $4,020New vs pre-owned
New examples ask about $26,409; pre-owned typically $24,564.
Observed spread: up to $1,845Mileage
Asking prices run about $26,164 under 15K miles and fall to $25,791 at 30K–45K miles — roughly $100 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $373About these price differences
The $24,609–$27,669 typical range isn't randomness — four factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Trim. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$26,191
$24,609
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$27,669
3,128 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 3,128 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2026 Volkswagen Jetta listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $26,191
2026 Volkswagen Jetta
S
$4,000
VIN 3VW5W7BU6TM071232
−$22,191 · vs all-listings median
2026 Volkswagen Jetta
S
$19,995
VIN 3VW5W7BU3TM007763
−$6,196 · vs all-listings median
2026 Volkswagen Jetta
Sport
$21,209
VIN 3VWBW7BU3TM038255
−$4,982 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Sport VIN 3VWBW7BU9TM060356 $22,517 −$3,674 vs median
- Sport VIN 3VWBW7BU3TM038837 $22,719 −$3,472 vs median
- S VIN 3VW5W7BU7TM074804 $22,866 −$3,325 vs median
- Sport VIN 3VWBW7BU4TM010500 $22,876 −$3,315 vs median
- Sport VIN 3VWBW7BU1TM026332 $22,896 −$3,295 vs median
- S VIN 3VW5W7BU1TM022861 $23,496 −$2,695 vs median
- Sport VIN 3VWBW7BU4TM037101 $23,991 −$2,200 vs median
- Sport VIN 3VWBW7BUXTM001607 $23,402 −$2,789 vs median
- S VIN 3VW5W7BU8TM002946 $23,995 −$2,196 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 2026 Volkswagen Jetta with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta in this catalog, the 2026 Nissan Sentra has the lowest median asking price ($25,757, 5,881 listings with photos) and the 2026 Toyota Camry the highest ($35,736, 14,423 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 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
2026 Volkswagen Jetta
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 2,781 listings with photos, catalog median $26,216 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $24,676–$27,669
Photo: S · 14 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
$6,129 higher median
2026 Honda Accord
$32,345Median asking price · 14,152 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$30,845–$36,040
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual SE listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$2,107 higher median
2026 Mazda MAZDA3
$28,323Median asking price · 4,387 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$26,904–$30,885
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Preferred listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$4,863 higher median
2026 Kia K5
$31,079Median asking price · 7,087 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$29,935–$32,700
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual GT-Line listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$9,520 higher median
2026 Toyota Camry
$35,736Median asking price · 14,423 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$33,558–$38,459
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual SE FWD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | see price overview above | $24,676–$27,669 | 2,781 |
| 2026 Nissan Sentra All trims | $25,757 | $24,385–$27,674 | 5,881 |
| 2026 Honda Accord All trims | $32,345 | $30,845–$36,040 | 14,152 |
| 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $28,323 | $26,904–$30,885 | 4,387 |
| 2026 Kia K5 All trims | $31,079 | $29,935–$32,700 | 7,087 |
| 2026 Toyota Camry All trims | $35,736 | $33,558–$38,459 | 14,423 |
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: September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 17 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2026 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 $100 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 3,128
Median asking price $26,191
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.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · September 15, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | Sport | SE | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | $26,164 | $25,101 | $27,054 | $23,548 |
| 15K–30K miles | $22,994 | $21,876 | $23,998 | $21,932 |
| 30K–45K miles | $25,791 | $25,991 | — | — |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
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
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 2,812 listings | $26,164 | $25K–$28K |
| 15K–30K miles | 28 listings | $22,994 | $22K–$25K |
| 30K–45K miles | 7 listings | $25,791 | $24K–$27K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta: price by trim
United States · all states · September 15, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 1,379 listings | $25,131 | $25K–$27K | |
| SE | 1,038 listings | $27,084 | $26K–$29K | |
| S | 415 listings | $23,567 | $23K–$25K | |
| SEL | 289 listings | $30,247 | $29K–$32K |
Understand the differences
2026 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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Sport 1.5L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VWBW7BU · year code T$25,109 Median asking price · U.S. 1,230 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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S 1.5L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VW5W7BU · year code T$23,535 Median asking price · U.S. 373 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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SE 1.5L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VW7W7BU · year code T$27,126 Median asking price · U.S. 993 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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SEL 1.5L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 3VWGW7BU · year code T$30,316 Median asking price · U.S. 265 priced listings · September 13, 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
2026 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 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is $26,930 (September 2026), unchanged from September 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $26,930 | $25K–$30K | 2,859 |
| August 2026 | $27,124 | $25K–$29K | 4,854 |
| July 2026 | $27,506 | $26K–$30K | 6,152 |
| June 2026 | $27,401 | $26K–$30K | 4,984 |
| May 2026 | $27,186 | $26K–$29K | 4,727 |
| April 2026 | $26,867 | $25K–$29K | 5,500 |
| March 2026 | $27,172 | $26K–$29K | 7,644 |
| February 2026 | $27,101 | $26K–$29K | 6,333 |
| January 2026 | $26,899 | $25K–$29K | 5,416 |
| December 2025 | $26,822 | $25K–$29K | 4,464 |
| November 2025 | $27,003 | $25K–$29K | 3,122 |
| October 2025 | $27,000 | $26K–$28K | 2,447 |
| September 2025 | $26,876 | $26K–$28K | 1,309 |
2026 Volkswagen Jetta prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2026 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 September 15, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 43 more state markets
Montana
Typical asking price
$26,948
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 18
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Dakota
Typical asking price
$28,391
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$31,966
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2026 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
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2025
Volkswagen Jetta
Typical asking price
$20,800
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$26,191
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2027
Volkswagen Jetta
Typical asking price
$28,895
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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 $28,895 Median
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You are here 2026 $26,191 Median
- 2025 $20,800 Median
- 2024 $19,289 Median
- 2023 $19,989 Median
- 2022 $18,395 Median
- 2021 $16,576 Median
- 2020 $15,981 Median
- 2019 $13,798 Median
- 2018 $12,299 Median
- 2017 $10,980 Median
- 2016 $9,224 Median
- 2015 $7,999 Median
- 2014 $7,608 Median
- 2013 $7,000 Median
- 2012 $6,858 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
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2019
$13,798
2020
$15,981
2021
$16,576
2022
$18,395
2023
$19,989
2024
$19,289
2025
$20,800
2027
$28,895
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$448
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,513 down
Amount financed
$22,618
Total interest
$4,262
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2026 Volkswagen Jetta prices range from $21,963 to $32,205?
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 $24,609 and $27,669 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $100 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 2026 Volkswagen Jetta are for sale right now?
3,128 in total: 2,779 new (averaging $26,500) and 349 pre-owned (averaging $24,777). Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2026 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 3,128 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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