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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Sedan · 170 hp · 26–45 mpg combined
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$22,895Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking8 factory options, from $35 to $1,950.
Ground Effects Kit$1,950
Lip Spoiler$375
Stainless Steel Door Sills$240
Jetta Carpeted Mat Kit$235
Jetta Mat Kit$235
Splash Guards$220
Luggage Net$140
First Aid Kit$35
Which Jetta is right for you?
Twelve trims, $15,545 to $31,180. Tap one to open it.
Base210 hpS170 hpSE170 hpSE PZEV170 hpS PZEV170 hpSEL170 hpSEL PZEV170 hpTDI140 hpPZEV210 hpAutobahn210 hpAutobahn PZEV210 hpSEL Premium170 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,985, from Autobahn PZEV to SEL Premium.
The numbers.
Five configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automated manual.
170hp2.5L five-cylinder / 1.4L four-cylinder turbo hybrid
177–184lb-ftTorque
26–45mpgCombined · 23–42 city · 31–48 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 6-speed shiftable automatic / 7-speed automated manual
5Seats
11.3–15.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,018–3,312 lbsCurb weight
4,145–4,432 lbsGVWR
1,052–1,094 lbsMax payload
123 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- 12V rear power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- remote trunk release
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- trunk light
- leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 4 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 6-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 2-way power passenger seat
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- front independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Integrated stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- torsion beam rear suspension
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/45R17 91H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- Emergency interior trunk release
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- diversity antenna
2 interiors
- Cornsilk Beige
- Titan Black
Both leatherette.
9 factory paints
- Tempest Blue Metallic
- Moonrock Silver Metallic
- Oryx White
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Black Uni
- Frost Silver
- Candy White
- Deep Black Metallic
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
6 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2013 Jetta.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
12 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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Other years of the Jetta SEL.
2014 Jetta SEL
$25,925$3,030 more9 colors · starting MSRP
2012 Jetta SEL
$23,445$550 more9 colors · starting MSRP
2015 Jetta SEL
$25,380$2,485 more10 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.