2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Starting MSRP $15,515–$26,695

MPG City: 22 – 30 Highway: 29 – 42

Available Engines

200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.3) 37 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

New GLI version for 2012
Low starting price
Gas or diesel power
Manual or automatic transmission
Wagon body style
 

What We Like

Elegant, if understated, design
Supportive front seats
Solid, planted feel in corners
Roomy backseat
Big trunk

What We Don't

Less focus on interior quality
Throttle lag from a standing start with automatic
Minimal steering feedback
Awkward reach to adjust front-seat backrest

The Volkswagen Jetta has long been a premium offering in the compact-sedan segment, but with its redesign last year, VW aimed to make it a more mainstream model by including a new low-priced version in the lineup. Available with a gas or diesel engine, the five-seat Jetta is offered in sedan and wagon body styles. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Mazda3 and Ford Focus.

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10 Available Jetta Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
2.0L Base 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 24/34 $15,515 $14,894
2.0L S 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 24/34 $16,645 $15,979
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 23/33 $18,725 $17,977
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 23/33 $22,295 $21,403
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 23/33 $23,445 $22,507
2.0L TDI 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 30/42 $22,775 $21,864
GLI 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 22/33 $23,745 $22,795
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan
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5 cyl 24/31 $24,805 $23,813
GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 22/33 $25,795 $24,763
GLI Autobahn w/Nav 4dr Sedan
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4 cyl 22/33 $26,695 $25,627
Destination charge: $770
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