2012 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN WMWSU3C53CT184937

Typical market price

$6,550

71 comparable listings

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Edison, NJ 18043

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN WMWSU3C53CT184937

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Market price range

Based on 71 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 19, 2026

Below market

$4,600

Typical price

$6,550

Above market

$9,945

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NHTSA build data for WMWSU3C53CT184937

Engine

1.6L · V4

Horsepower

121

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

BMW AG

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

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MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,720 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Volkswagen Jetta likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,600

Insurance $7,693

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $24,343

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has 8 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 MPG.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SW FWD

8 recall campaigns on this model year

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UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta…

NHTSA campaign 19V679000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf…

NHTSA campaign 19V615000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service…

NHTSA campaign 14E007000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta over the last 6 months — the market firmed $304 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,491
May 2026	$6,500
June 2026	$6,500
July 2026	$6,495
August 2026	$6,494
September 2026	$6,795

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As of September 19, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Altima has the lowest median asking price ($5,995, 399 listings with photos) and the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 the highest ($7,004, 304 listings).

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta

All trims · United States

$6,499

Comparison catalog median · 248 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$5,995

Median asking price · 399 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,795–$7,988

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Volkswagen Jetta All trims	$6,499	$5,355–$7,995	248
2012 Hyundai Sonata All trims	$6,900	$5,500–$8,379	320
2012 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims	$7,004	$5,900–$8,800	304
2012 Subaru Legacy All trims	$6,995	$5,575–$8,995	112
2012 Nissan Maxima All trims	$6,995	$5,599–$8,799	81
2012 Nissan Altima All trims	$5,995	$4,795–$7,988	399

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.

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Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2011–2018

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2018	174	$12,574	100%	89,021 mi
2017	589	$10,960	87%	96,647 mi
2016	478	$9,081	72%	109,579 mi
2015	462	$8,182	65%	114,671 mi
2014	521	$7,800	62%	116,240 mi
2013	350	$7,004	56%	122,164 mi
2012	288	$6,500	52%	126,178 mi
2011	180	$5,999	48%	139,060 mi