2021 Volkswagen Jetta

Refreshed for 2022, the Jetta sees an updated engine and more standard safety technology, but it comes at a price.

Cars with manual transmissions have become an endangered species — but don’t declare them extinct just yet. Automakers still feature the three-pedal setup, if rarely, in today’s new or redesigned cars.

Cars with manual transmissions have become an endangered species — but don’t declare them extinct just yet. Automakers still feature the three-pedal setup, if rarely, in today’s new or redesigned cars.

In terms of straight value, which compact sedan is best for the money? We took eight popular small sedans for the 2021 model year and stacked them up.