This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$142

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $800 down

Amount financed

$7,195

Total interest

$1,325

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3VWLP7AJ2CM324106

Trim

SEL

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

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ 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 $8,925

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $25,575

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

Check accident & title history →

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 $15 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$6,485
April 2026	$6,493
May 2026	$6,500
June 2026	$6,619
July 2026	$6,495
August 2026	$6,500

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL (this car)	$7,995	11	—
2014 Ford Fusion	$5,600	5	−$2,395
2013 Hyundai Sonata	$6,788	4	−$1,207
2014 Toyota Camry	$6,987	4	−$1,008
2012 Honda Civic	$8,456	4	+$461
2013 Toyota Corolla	$9,950	4	+$1,955

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

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	153	$11,995	100%	93,790 mi
2017	506	$10,722	89%	98,304 mi
2016	388	$9,481	79%	106,918 mi
2015	373	$8,080	67%	112,909 mi
2014	442	$7,723	64%	116,869 mi
2013	344	$6,995	58%	121,314 mi
2012	225	$6,500	54%	127,560 mi
2011	161	$5,995	50%	139,847 mi