Volkswagen Jetta Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Volkswagen Jetta depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact sedan known for its German-tuned driving dynamics, efficient turbocharged engines, and upscale cabin feel. However, depreciation runs steeper than Japanese rivals like the Civic or Corolla, with the Jetta retaining roughly 45–50% of MSRP after five years due to softer brand resale and higher long-term maintenance perception.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $26,995
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $26,995 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $21,596 | 80% | -$5,399 (20%) |
| Year 2 | $18,897 | 70% | -$2,699 (12.5%) |
| Year 3 | $16,737 | 62% | -$2,160 (11.4%) |
| Year 4 | $14,847 | 55% | -$1,890 (11.3%) |
| Year 5 | $12,958 | 48% | -$1,889 (12.7%) |
| Year 6 | $11,608 | 43% | -$1,350 (10.4%) |
| Year 7 | $10,258 | 38% | -$1,350 (11.6%) |
| Year 8 | $9,178 | 34% | -$1,080 (10.5%) |
| Year 9 | $8,099 | 30% | -$1,079 (11.8%) |
| Year 10 | $7,289 | 27% | -$810 (10%) |
Volkswagen Jetta depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Volkswagen Jetta depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. The Jetta is one of VW's best-sellers in the US, but depreciation is steeper than Japanese compact rivals. GLI trims retain value notably better due to enthusiast demand.
Strong Jetta following in Canada, particularly for diesel (pre-Dieselgate) and GLI variants. Depreciation is slightly faster than the US due to harsh winters and perceived repair costs.
The Jetta was discontinued in the UK after 2010 in favor of the Passat and Golf. Remaining examples depreciate heavily due to thin demand and limited dealer support.
European buyers favor the Golf hatchback over the Jetta sedan, making resale softer across the continent. Diesel variants where available hold up marginally better.
The Jetta enjoys steady demand in Saudi Arabia as an affordable European sedan. Resale is supported by a strong aftermarket and preference for well-equipped SE and SEL trims.
The Jetta was discontinued in India in 2016, and resale suffers from spare-parts scarcity and limited VW service footprint. Pre-owned TDI diesel models still see niche demand.
The Jetta was withdrawn from the Australian market in 2014 in favor of the Golf. Remaining units depreciate quickly due to discontinued status and parts availability concerns.
Volkswagen Jetta depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Volkswagen Jetta.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.