2005 Volkswagen Jetta: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

24 builds left the factory as a 2005 Jetta, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 17 main configurations
  • 5,459 vehicles built
  • 21 for sale right now

Which Jetta is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Jetta

What actually differs

W/ Package 1 3VWSF71K-5 W/ Package 2 GLS, GLI W/ Package 1 3VWSG71K-5
Engine 2.5L 8-cyl 2.5L 8-cyl 2L 4-cyl 2.5L 6-cyl
Power 150 hp 150 hp 115 hp 150 hp
Typical price today $3,999 $5,995 — —
For sale right now 4 5 3 2
Vehicles built 943 696 470 422
Same on every 2005 Jetta
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sedan
  • Doors 4-door
Price trend

Median down $2,538 over the last 11 months.

2005 Jetta price history →
Cost to run

19/27 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,110/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2005 Jetta

Safety, in plain English

What 3VWSA69M-5 means

3VW SA69M · 5
3VW
the World Manufacturer Identifier Volkswagen registered — assembled in Mexico
SA69M
together encode the Jetta line — Sedan, 2L 4cyl — as Volkswagen filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
5
in position 10 — model year 2005
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
7 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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