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2021 Volkswagen Jetta
VIN
3VWN57BU5MM004805
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,360 above typical price
San Antonio, TX
Listed at
$17,280
typical market $15,920 · 26 comps
This 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is listed at $17,280 with 54,872 miles in San Antonio, TX.
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Sold by Group 1 Volkswagen Alamo Heights
San Antonio, TX 78217
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta
VIN 3VWN57BU5MM004805
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 26 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 20, 2026This vehicle · $17,280
Below market
$13,803
Typical price
$15,920
Above market
$19,138
This vehicle: $17,280 — $1,360 above the typical market price ($15,920)
Asking $17,280 · typical market price $15,920 · based on 26 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $74 (+0.4%) over 19 days.
Sep 1, 2026 · $17,280
Sep 20, 2026 · $17,354
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 3VWN57BU5MM004805, spanning 19 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Volkswagen Alamo Heights | San Antonio, TX 78217 | $17,280 | 54,872 mi | 2026-09-01 | 8 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Volkswagen Alamo Heights | San Antonio, TX 78209 | $17,505 | 54,872 mi | 2026-09-19 | 10 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWN57BU5MM004805Engine
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
$6,080
Fuel
$7,050
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$4,312
Total, 5 years
$25,442
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 $90 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $16,900 |
| May 2026 | $16,876 |
| June 2026 | $16,879 |
| July 2026 | $17,095 |
| August 2026 | $16,894 |
| September 2026 | $16,990 |
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As of September 20, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Altima has the lowest median asking price ($16,826, 833 listings with photos) and the 2021 Honda Accord the highest ($22,327, 1,173 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 20, 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
$17,505Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $16,376 · 476 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $14,167–$18,199
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $16,376 | $14,167–$18,199 | 476 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | $16,826 | $14,888–$19,000 | 833 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $17,990 | $15,500–$19,998 | 666 |
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | $18,997 | $16,424–$20,998 | 702 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza All trims | $18,492 | $16,395–$20,417 | 164 |
| 2021 Honda Accord All trims | $22,327 | $19,894–$24,995 | 1,173 |
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 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 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 | 574 | $16,440 | 100% | 69,437 mi |
| 2020 | 481 | $15,881 | 97% | 75,278 mi |
| 2019 | 1,468 | $13,807 | 84% | 88,929 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
