Trim Report

Volkswagen Jetta SEL2023

Includes:JET|SEL
$2,200
Starting From
948
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 948 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,200
Max $35,011
From $2,200
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$11,398
$11K–$31K
697 listings33,465 avg miles
2.5
From$2,990
10 listings|$3K–$9K
GL
From$1,700
4 listings|$2K–$5K
GLI
From$2,000
109 listings|$2K–$29K
GLI 40th Anniversary Edition
From$20,470
22 listings|$20K–$29K
GLI Autobahn
From$6,356
1,405 listings|$6K–$42K
GLI Edition 30
From$10,000
3 listings|$10K–$14K
GLI SE
From$8,000
8 listings|$8K–$20K
GLI SEL
From$6,500
6 listings|$7K–$16K
GLS
From$1,490
14 listings|$1K–$15K
Limited Edition
From$2,500
10 listings|$3K–$9K
R-Line
From$9,750
211 listings|$10K–$29K
S
From$750
2,285 listings|$750–$42K
SE
From$1,450
4,000 listings|$1K–$33K
SEL
From$2,200
948 listings|$2K–$35K
SEL Premium
From$3,850
63 listings|$4K–$23K
Sport
From$4,000
2,492 listings|$4K–$30K
TDI
From$800
182 listings|$800–$16K
TDI S
From$6,900
6 listings|$7K–$12K
TDI SE
From$2,500
8 listings|$3K–$12K
TDI SEL
From$5,900
5 listings|$6K–$10K
TDI Value Edition
From$8,500
5 listings|$9K–$10K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$1,400
20 listings|$1K–$15K

2023 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Location data for all 2023 Volkswagen Jetta trims combined

38States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Jetta Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2023 Volkswagen Jetta trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 41 complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
41
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 41 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes8
02Engine7
03Unknown Or Other4
04Forward Collision Avoidance3
05Electrical System3
41 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2023 Volkswagen Jetta trims

33–35mpg combined
·
29-31city
·
40-42hwy
·
$1,950-$2,050/yr

The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta delivers 33 to 35 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Jetta - Automatic (S8)
35mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
31 city41 hwy~$1,950/yr7/10 Clean
Jetta - Manual 6-spd
34mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city42 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean
Jetta Sport/SE/SEL - Automatic (S8)
33mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city40 hwy~$2,050/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

SEL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Jetta trims?

Every Volkswagen Jetta trim targets a different buyer. The 2023 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta SEL?

The SEL shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Jetta trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for service brakes issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2023 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Jetta SEL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Jetta SEL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Jetta overview compares all years side by side.

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