This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,245 — 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

$129

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $725 down

Amount financed

$6,520

Total interest

$1,220

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 3VWLP7AJ4CM347712

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 $7,693

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $24,343

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 $825 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,493
May 2026	$6,500
June 2026	$6,619
July 2026	$6,495
August 2026	$6,500
September 2026	$7,318

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)	$7,245	4	—
2010 Honda Accord	$6,774	8	−$471
2012 Nissan Sentra	$5,474	6	−$1,771
2010 Hyundai Sonata	$3,995	4	−$3,250
2014 Chevrolet Cruze	$4,245	4	−$3,000
2013 Lexus ES	$8,995	4	+$1,750

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	169	$11,994	100%	93,685 mi
2017	537	$10,767	90%	97,786 mi
2016	460	$9,278	77%	107,722 mi
2015	411	$8,109	68%	114,376 mi
2014	471	$7,595	63%	116,401 mi
2013	304	$6,995	58%	121,115 mi
2012	234	$6,795	57%	127,232 mi
2011	154	$5,925	49%	139,348 mi