2024 Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP Range: $21,435 - $28,825 Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta





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Total MSRPThis price includes a $1,150 destination fee charged by the manufacturer. | $22,585 |
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Edmunds suggests you pay | $21,591 |
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2024 Volkswagen Jetta Review

byDan Frio
Reviews Editor
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.
Pros
- Pleasingly smooth ride
- Ample storage in the cabin
- Customizable digital instrument cluster lends a techy vibe
Cons
- Brakes feel grabby at low speeds
- Touch-sensitive steering wheel controls are tricky to use
- Cabin is more plasticky than others in the class
What's new
- More driver assistance features now come standard
- Other minor changes to standard feature availability
- Part of the seventh Jetta generation introduced in 2019
Overview
With the recent demise of the Passat sedan and regular Golf hatchback, the 2024 Jetta stands as Volkswagen's singular sensible car offering. It's not as popular as its Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla rivals, but extensive tech features and classy, Audi-like styling give it a bit of gravity. The Jetta's more subdued design will draw some and bore others, but it's hard to argue with the VW's value. Adding to the Jetta's appeal this year is a full suite of standard advanced driver aids. Last year's model offered only a handful.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$112/mo for Jetta S
Jetta S
vs
$170/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Edmunds spotlight: Advanced driver aids add value
The Jetta rolls on for 2024 largely unchanged, but with one important inclusion: the standard IQ.Drive bundle of driver assistance features. With the exception of blind-spot warning and automatic braking, most driver aids were optional on last year's model. This year, the full array comes standard, making the Jetta more competitive with its Honda, Hyundai and Mazda rivals, for a price that still falls about middle of the pack. The extra aids — when combined with a roomy cabin, ample cargo space and punchy engine — strengthen the Jetta's value. And the Jetta's even available with a manual transmission for those who still like to change their own gears — or just save a few bucks.
Competitors to consider
The Honda Civic sets the pace for small sedans with its performance and comfort, but it commands a premium. The Jetta undercuts its rival on price with similar features and roominess, but the Civic drives with a verve the Jetta can't match. The same can be said for the sporty Mazda 3, although its condensed size makes it less practical. The Toyota Corolla's high-grade interior and reliability make it a strong choice, but pokey acceleration holds it back.
Which Jetta does Edmunds recommend?
The Jetta's midlevel SE trim is a good pick for value. It comes standard with some desirable extras such as synthetic leather upholstery and heated front seats, all for not much more than the base trim. But also consider the top SEL trim if it fits in your budget. It's still priced competitively for a small sedan and comes loaded with features.
Volkswagen Jetta models
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta comes in four trim levels: S, Sport, SE and SEL. There is also a sporty GLI model that we cover separately. All trims use a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (158 horsepower, 184 lb-ft) joined to a six-speed manual (standard on the S and Sport) or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Keep reading for our rundown of the key features you get with each trim.
S
The Jetta's base trim kicks things off with:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Cloth upholstery
- Digital gauge cluster
- 6.5-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
- Four-speaker sound system
- Volkswagen Car-Net mobile app with remote start, door locking/unlocking, parked location finder and other functions
The S also comes with standard advanced driver aids that include:
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane; automatic-equipped Jettas only)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Jetta and the car in front, includes stop-and-go functionality for automatic transmission models)
Sport
The Sport trim adds cosmetic and performance upgrades, including:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Sport differential (improves traction when accelerating out of corners)
- Gloss-black front grille and exterior trim
- Front accent lights
- Heated front seats
SE
Builds on the S trim with:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Push-button start and keyless entry
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Synthetic leather upholstery
SEL
The top-trim Jetta adds:
- Automatic high beams
- Sunroof
- Heated side mirrors, wipers and wiper nozzles
- Leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Driver's seat memory settings
- Heated steering wheel
- 10-color adjustable ambient cabin lighting
- Upgraded digital gauge cluster
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Voice control functionality
- Integrated navigation system
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Nine-speaker Beats Audio sound system

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