2012 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN 3VWLP7AJ2CM305863

Typical market price

$7,143

9 comparable listings

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Last listed by Frontier Motors

3456 South Dixie Highway, Franklin, OH 45005

Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Market price range

Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 10, 2026

Below market

$4,900

Typical price

$7,143

Above market

$9,813

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Frontier Motors	Franklin, OH 45005	$10,777	94,251 mi	2025-09-16	387 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3VWLP7AJ2CM305863

Engine

2.5L · V5

Horsepower

170.00

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

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 $4,293

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $20,943

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 September 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 September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta over the last 6 months — the market firmed $24 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$6,500
June 2026	$6,500
July 2026	$6,495
August 2026	$6,418
September 2026	$6,819
October 2026	$6,524

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As of October 10, 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, 430 listings with photos) and the 2012 Honda Accord the highest ($8,999, 829 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta

All trims · United States

$5,998

Comparison catalog median · 287 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$7,999

Median asking price · 333 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$6,400–$10,199

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Volkswagen Jetta All trims	$5,998	$4,995–$7,900	287
2012 Nissan Altima All trims	$5,995	$4,725–$7,400	430
2012 Hyundai Sonata All trims	$6,900	$5,495–$8,350	367
2012 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims	$6,995	$5,699–$8,216	346
2012 Honda Accord All trims	$8,999	$7,400–$10,900	829
2012 Subaru Impreza All trims	$7,999	$6,400–$10,199	333

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	163	$11,490	100%	89,524 mi
2017	658	$10,694	93%	98,708 mi
2016	540	$8,995	78%	106,874 mi
2015	473	$7,999	70%	116,378 mi
2014	587	$7,500	65%	116,028 mi
2013	394	$7,000	61%	120,652 mi
2012	317	$6,144	53%	129,244 mi
2011	210	$5,994	52%	136,292 mi