2026 VW Jetta SE: The Brand’s Affordable Compact Sedan

 

Highlight: This is one of the few vehicles that starts under $30,000. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $28,715 (Base MSRP): $25,720

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; a spare tire

2024 Volkswagen Jetta S: The Brand’s Affordable Entry-Level Compact Sedan

Highlight:  This is one of the most affordable vehicles available today for consumers to purchase.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $22,585 

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; AWD; an auto dimming rearview mirror; a lane assist keeping system; a stability control system; a rearview camera; a hill hold control system; a radar activated cruise control system; a forward collision assist system; an active blind spot monitor; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T S: The Brand's Sports-Tuned Compact Sedan

Highlight: Jetta’s GLI interior cabin is larger than most of the vehicles in the segment.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $27,165

Seating Capacity: 5 

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; daytime running lights; an automatic post collision braking system; a hill start assist system; forward collision warning and autonomous emergency front brake assist system; a blind spot monitor with a rear traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2017 VW Jetta SE: The Brand’s German-Engineered Compact Sedan

Highlight: Jetta’s interior cabin is larger than most of the vehicles in the segment.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $21,715 (S Model: $18,715)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; Daytime Running Lights; a back up camera; power heatable exterior mirrors; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Base S Model): 16-inch wheel full covers; manual adjustable front seats; cloth seats; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 5-speed manual transmission; a manual operated ventilated system; a 5-inch touchscreen; cruise control; an electronic speed steering system; 60/40 split folding rear seats; and a pre-wired theft alarm system