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2021 Volkswagen Jetta
VIN
3VWN57BU1MM104027
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $945 above typical price
Naperville, IL
Listed at
$16,922
typical market $15,977 · 25 comps
This 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is listed at $16,922 with 53,634 miles in Naperville, IL.
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Sold by Bill Jacobs Volkswagen
2211 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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VIN report
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
VIN 3VWN57BU1MM104027
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 17, 2026This vehicle · $16,922
Below market
$14,422
Typical price
$15,977
Above market
$18,922
This vehicle: $16,922 — $945 above the typical market price ($15,977)
Asking $16,922 · typical market price $15,977 · based on 25 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Jacobs Volkswagen | Naperville, IL 60540 | $16,922 | 53,634 mi | 2026-09-17 | 2 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWN57BU1MM104027Engine
Horsepower
147
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
33
MPG
City
29
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
$1,410
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 33 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Volkswagen Jetta likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$5,954
Fuel
$7,050
Insurance
$6,400
Maintenance & repairs
$4,312
Total, 5 years
$23,716
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 33 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2021 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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SEATSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.NHTSA campaign 21V038000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.NHTSA campaign 21V492000
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V716000
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 2021 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 2021 Volkswagen Jetta over the last 6 months — the market firmed $95 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $16,900 |
| May 2026 | $16,894 |
| June 2026 | $16,849 |
| July 2026 | $17,095 |
| August 2026 | $16,888 |
| September 2026 | $16,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 17, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Altima has the lowest median asking price ($16,961, 730 listings with photos) and the 2021 Subaru Legacy the highest ($19,475, 124 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 17, 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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2021 Volkswagen Jetta
All trims · United States
$16,922Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $16,590 · 398 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $14,499–$18,395
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $16,590 | $14,499–$18,395 | 398 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | $16,961 | $14,920–$19,094 | 730 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $18,000 | $15,829–$20,144 | 554 |
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | $18,998 | $16,445–$21,169 | 609 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza All trims | $18,341 | $15,995–$19,998 | 155 |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy All trims | $19,475 | $17,647–$22,465 | 124 |
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 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 5 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2019–2021What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 493 | $16,550 | 100% | 68,944 mi |
| 2020 | 441 | $15,995 | 97% | 74,782 mi |
| 2019 | 1,376 | $13,790 | 83% | 88,396 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
