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Volkswagen Jetta keeps an estimated 69% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #85 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Volkswagen Jetta retains an estimated 69% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #85 of 530 cars we track. That is 8 points above the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Volkswagen Jetta sheds about 8% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $23,995 it falls to around $16,532 by year five — a five-year loss near $7,463, about $4.09 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Volkswagen Jetta bought at 1 year old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 69% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #85).
From about $23,995 when new it drops to roughly $16,532 after five years — a loss near $7,463 (69% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.