Real price data
What should you pay for a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
Original MSRP
$18,995
When new
Fair market price
$10,015
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$8,980
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $8,423 · 75th $11,999 · MSRP $18,995
Spread of current 2017 Volkswagen Jetta listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
50
out of 100
moderate leverage
~45 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
45days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$17,475–$18,235
Estimated dealer invoice — about $18,995 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $9,095 | $18,995 | $17,475–$18,235 |
| SE | $10,305 | $21,995 | $20,235–$21,115 |
| SEL | $11,337 | $24,995 | $22,995–$23,995 |
| GLI | $12,456 | $28,995 | $26,675–$27,835 |
| sport | — | $22,175 | $20,401–$21,288 |
- S
- $9,095
- SE
- $10,305
- SEL
- $11,337
- GLI
- $12,456
Fuel economy
24
MPG city
33
MPG highway
27
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2017 Volkswagen Jetta configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
7 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.
Campaign 20V648000 · 21/10/2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Campaign 20E064000 · 23/09/2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
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 SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Campaign 19V615000 · 22/08/2019
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8.
Campaign 17V352000 · 31/05/2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Remedy: Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.
Campaign 17V070000 · 03/02/2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.
Campaign 17V136000 · 02/03/2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B8
Campaign 17V137000 · 02/03/2017
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $10,015, within a typical market range of $8,423 to $11,999.
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $18,995, so a fair used price is roughly $8,980 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
There are about 45 days of national market supply for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
How much can you negotiate on a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
Negotiating leverage rates 50/100 (moderate). ~45 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $17,475–$18,235 — its $18,995 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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