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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL
VIN
3VWGX7AJ5CM348899
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWGX7AJ5CM348899Trim
SEL
Engine
2.5L · V5
Horsepower
170.00
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
27
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
$1,720
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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 OTHERVolkswagen 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
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVolkswagen 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
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe 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 Volkswagen Jetta over the last 6 months — the market firmed $481 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $6,491 |
| May 2026 | $6,500 |
| June 2026 | $6,500 |
| July 2026 | $6,495 |
| August 2026 | $6,495 |
| September 2026 | $6,972 |
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As of September 13, 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, 318 listings with photos) and the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 the highest ($7,050, 266 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 13, 2026, 19:00 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
$6,849Comparison catalog median · 206 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $5,475–$7,999
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$201 higher median
2012 Mazda MAZDA3
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$7,050Median asking price · 266 qualifying listings
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$150 higher median
2012 Subaru Legacy
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2012 Nissan Maxima
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$6,999Median asking price · 75 qualifying listings
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$854 lower median
2012 Nissan Altima
All trims
$5,995Median asking price · 318 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,900–$7,927
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $6,849 | $5,475–$7,999 | 206 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $6,888 | $5,700–$8,230 | 254 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $7,050 | $5,949–$8,900 | 266 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy All trims | $6,999 | $5,894–$9,130 | 95 |
| 2012 Nissan Maxima All trims | $6,999 | $5,950–$8,595 | 75 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima All trims | $5,995 | $4,900–$7,927 | 318 |
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 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 0 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 3 · 2011–2018What 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 | 159 | $11,999 | 100% | 92,513 mi |
| 2017 | 507 | $10,945 | 91% | 98,127 mi |
| 2016 | 478 | $9,258 | 77% | 108,819 mi |
| 2015 | 350 | $8,352 | 70% | 111,758 mi |
| 2014 | 401 | $7,551 | 63% | 117,793 mi |
| 2013 | 355 | $7,000 | 58% | 122,394 mi |
| 2012 | 294 | $6,787 | 57% | 123,854 mi |
| 2011 | 185 | $5,998 | 50% | 138,956 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
