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2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Sedan · 170 hp · 29 mpg combined

Sticker from
$24,995Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

11 factory options, from $35 to $375.

Lip Spoiler$375
Alarm Kit$325
Door Sills$240
Jetta Carpet Mat Kit$235
Jetta Rubber Mat Kit$235
Splash Guards$220
Chrome Exhaust Tips$130
Luggage Net$100
Roadside Assistance Kit$85
Wheel Locks$80
First Aid Kit$35

Which Jetta is right for you?

Six trims, $17,895 to $27,895. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

170hp1.8L four-cylinder turbo
184lb-ftTorque
29mpgCombined · 25 city · 35 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.7 cu ftCargo volume
3,177 lbsCurb weight
4,299 lbsGVWR
1,080 lbsMax payload

118 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Cornsilk Beige
  • Titan Black

Both leatherette.

7 factory paints

  • White Silver Metallic
  • Dark Bronze Metallic
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Black
  • Pure White
  • Cardinal Red Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

7 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2017 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 / 120,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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