Trim Report

Volkswagen Jetta SEL2023

Includes:JET|SEL
$775
Starting From
1,018
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,018 active dealer listings as of

Min $775
Max $34,040
From $775
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$7,700
$8K–$31K
555 listings32,928 avg miles
2.5
From$750
13 listings|$750–$10K
GL
From$1,100
3 listings|$1K–$7K
GLI
From$5,000
129 listings|$5K–$29K
GLI 40th Anniversary Edition
From$23,995
29 listings|$24K–$30K
GLI Autobahn
From$5,750
1,437 listings|$6K–$38K
GLI Edition 30
From$8,698
5 listings|$9K–$10K
GLI SE
From$5,900
13 listings|$6K–$30K
GLI SEL
From$7,500
12 listings|$8K–$16K
GLS
From$1,490
10 listings|$1K–$15K
Limited Edition
From$1,756
14 listings|$2K–$9K
R-Line
From$6,999
196 listings|$7K–$29K
S
From$1,000
2,904 listings|$1K–$30K
SEL
From$775
1,018 listings|$775–$34K
SEL Premium
From$2,300
66 listings|$2K–$22K
Sport
From$3,400
3,883 listings|$3K–$37K
TDI
From$850
203 listings|$850–$15K
TDI S
From$5,880
6 listings|$6K–$10K
TDI SE
From$4,200
7 listings|$4K–$13K
TDI SEL
From$3,495
7 listings|$3K–$9K
TDI Value Edition
From$8,995
3 listings|$9K–$9K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$1,499
22 listings|$1K–$14K
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2023 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Location data for all 2023 Volkswagen Jetta trims combined

36States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Jetta Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2023 Volkswagen Jetta trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 37 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
37
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 37 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine7
02Service Brakes7
03Unknown Or Other4
04Electrical System3
05Forward Collision Avoidance2
37 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
·
$1,250-$1,350/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~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean
Jetta - Manual 6-spd
34mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city42 hwy~$1,300/yr7/10 Clean
Jetta Sport/SE/SEL - Automatic (S8)
33mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city40 hwy~$1,350/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 engine 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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