2020 Volkswagen Jetta trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,050
- 17 trims. $18,895 to $27,945.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 19 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $18,895 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| S Manual w/SULEV FWD | $18,895 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 34 mpg | 5 |
| S Auto w/ULEV FWD | $19,695 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| S Auto w/SULEV FWD | $19,695 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $22,645 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SE Auto w/ULEV FWD | $22,645 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SE Auto w/SULEV FWD | $22,645 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| R-Line FWD | $22,695 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| R-Line Manual w/SULEV FWD | $22,695 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 34 mpg | 5 |
| R-Line Auto w/ULEV FWD | $23,495 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| R-Line Auto w/SULEV FWD | $23,495 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $25,495 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Auto w/ULEV FWD | $25,495 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Auto w/SULEV FWD | $25,495 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium FWD | $27,945 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium Auto w/ULEV FWD | $27,945 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV FWD | $27,945 | $920 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| GLI Autobahn FWD | Price N/A | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| GLI S FWD | Price N/A | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S Manual w/SULEV to S Auto w/ULEV: +$800
S Manual w/SULEV FWD $18,895 to S Auto w/ULEV FWD $19,695.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
S Auto w/SULEV to SE: +$2,950
S Auto w/SULEV FWD $19,695 to SE FWD $22,645.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SE Auto w/SULEV to R-Line: +$50
SE Auto w/SULEV FWD $22,645 to R-Line FWD $22,695.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
R-Line Manual w/SULEV to R-Line Auto w/ULEV: +$800
R-Line Manual w/SULEV FWD $22,695 to R-Line Auto w/ULEV FWD $23,495.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
R-Line Auto w/SULEV to SEL: +$2,000
R-Line Auto w/SULEV FWD $23,495 to SEL FWD $25,495.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SEL Auto w/SULEV to SEL Premium: +$2,450
SEL Auto w/SULEV FWD $25,495 to SEL Premium FWD $27,945.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL Premium FWD, $27,945.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE FWD, $22,645.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL FWD, $25,495. Optional from SE FWD, $22,645.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $22,645. Optional from S FWD, $18,895.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $18,895.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL Premium FWD, $27,945.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL FWD, $25,495.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL FWD, $25,495. Optional from S FWD, $18,895.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL FWD, $25,495. Optional from SE FWD, $22,645.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SE FWD, $22,645.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | SE FWD | R-Line FWD | SEL FWD | SEL Premium FWD | GLI Autobahn FWD | GLI S FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S | S | N |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | O | S | S | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | N | N |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | S | N |
| Remote start | O | O | O | S | S | S | O |
| Heated rear seats | N | O | O | S | S | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | S | S | S | N | N |
No equipment data for 12 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 147 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 34 mpg.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: R-Line Manual w/SULEV FWD.
- Dropped: SEL Premium Auto w/CWP/ULEV FWD, SEL Premium Auto w/CWP/SULEV FWD, SEL Premium FWD with Cold Weather Package, GLI 35th Anniversary Edition FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 16 trims. Median change: +$250.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $18,745 | $18,895 | +$150 |
| S Manual w/SULEV FWD | $18,745 | $18,895 | +$150 |
| S Auto w/ULEV FWD | $19,545 | $19,695 | +$150 |
| S Auto w/SULEV FWD | $19,545 | $19,695 | +$150 |
| SE FWD | $22,395 | $22,645 | +$250 |
| SE Auto w/ULEV FWD | $22,395 | $22,645 | +$250 |
| SE Auto w/SULEV FWD | $22,395 | $22,645 | +$250 |
| R-Line FWD | $23,245 | $22,695 | -$550 |
| R-Line Auto w/ULEV FWD | $23,245 | $23,495 | +$250 |
| R-Line Auto w/SULEV FWD | $23,245 | $23,495 | +$250 |
| SEL FWD | $24,695 | $25,495 | +$800 |
| SEL Auto w/ULEV FWD | $24,695 | $25,495 | +$800 |
| SEL Auto w/SULEV FWD | $24,695 | $25,495 | +$800 |
| SEL Premium FWD | $27,195 | $27,945 | +$750 |
| SEL Premium Auto w/ULEV FWD | $27,195 | $27,945 | +$750 |
| SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV FWD | $27,195 | $27,945 | +$750 |
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What this cannot tell you
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