How fast does the Volkswagen Jetta depreciate?
Average depreciation
9.8%per year
The newest Volkswagen Jetta (2026) has a fair price of about $25,368. Older model years retain progressively less of that value.
Value retention by model year
| Model year | Age (yrs) | Fair price | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | $25,368 | 100% |
| 2024 | 2 | $20,940 | 83% |
| 2023 | 3 | $20,236 | 80% |
| 2021 | 5 | $16,714 | 66% |
| 2020 | 6 | $15,270 | 60% |
| 2018 | 8 | $11,108 | 44% |
| 2017 | 9 | $10,015 | 39% |
This is a cross-sectional estimate: it compares the mileage-adjusted market prices of different model years today, not the resale history of a single car. Actual depreciation depends on mileage, condition, trim, and market shifts.
12-year depreciation forecast
Projected resale value and typical accumulated mileage for the Volkswagen Jetta by vehicle age. Rows marked Market are backed by current listings; Projected rows extrapolate the 9.8%-per-year rate.
| Age (yrs) | Model year | Est. miles | Resale value | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 0 | $25,368 | 100% | Market |
| 1 | 2025 | 12,000 | $22,875 | 90% | Projected |
| 2 | 2024 | 24,000 | $20,940 | 83% | Market |
| 3 | 2023 | 36,000 | $20,236 | 80% | Market |
| 4 | 2022 | 48,000 | $16,773 | 66% | Projected |
| 5 | 2021 | 60,000 | $16,714 | 66% | Market |
| 6 | 2020 | 72,000 | $15,270 | 60% | Market |
| 7 | 2019 | 84,000 | $12,299 | 48% | Projected |
| 8 | 2018 | 96,000 | $11,108 | 44% | Market |
| 9 | 2017 | 108,000 | $10,015 | 39% | Market |
| 10 | 2016 | 120,000 | $9,018 | 36% | Projected |
| 11 | 2015 | 132,000 | $8,132 | 32% | Projected |
Mileage assumes ~12,000 mi/yr. Projected values use the fitted depreciation rate and are floored at 15% of the newest year's value; they are estimates, not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the Volkswagen Jetta depreciate?
About 9.8% per year, based on a comparison of mileage-adjusted market prices across model years.
What is a Volkswagen Jetta worth after 9 years?
A 2017 Volkswagen Jetta is worth roughly $10,015 — about 39% of the newest year's fair price.
What will a Volkswagen Jetta be worth at 11 years old?
Projecting the 9.8%-per-year rate forward, a 11-year-old Volkswagen Jetta (around 132,000 miles) would be worth about $8,132 — roughly 32% of the newest year's value. A projection, not a guarantee.
Cross-sectional depreciation estimate from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your car's value depends on condition, options, and location.