2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,200
- 6 trims. $26,345 to $31,545.
- Base: S FWD. Top: Autobahn DSG.
- 5 more trims without a price.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $26,345 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| S Manual | $26,345 | $1,225 | 2.0L | 228 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| S DSG | $27,145 | $1,225 | 2.0L | 228 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Autobahn FWD | $30,745 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Autobahn Manual | $30,745 | $1,225 | 2.0L | 228 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Autobahn DSG | $31,545 | $1,225 | 2.0L | 228 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Jetta 1.4T R-Line FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Jetta 1.4T S FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Jetta 1.4T SE FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Jetta 1.4T SEL FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Jetta 1.4T SEL Premium FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S Manual to S DSG: +$800
S Manual $26,345 to S DSG $27,145.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
S DSG to Autobahn: +$3,600
S DSG $27,145 to Autobahn FWD $30,745.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Autobahn Manual to Autobahn DSG: +$800
Autobahn Manual $30,745 to Autobahn DSG $31,545.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Autobahn FWD, $30,745.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $26,345.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $26,345.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $26,345.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Autobahn FWD, $30,745.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Autobahn FWD, $30,745. Optional from S FWD, $26,345.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, navigation, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | Autobahn FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N |
| Premium audio | N | S |
| Remote start | O | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N |
No equipment data for 9 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 228 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 28 mpg.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$450.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $26,245 | $26,345 | +$100 |
| S Manual | $26,245 | $26,345 | +$100 |
| S DSG | $27,045 | $27,145 | +$100 |
| Autobahn FWD | $29,945 | $30,745 | +$800 |
| Autobahn Manual | $29,945 | $30,745 | +$800 |
| Autobahn DSG | $30,745 | $31,545 | +$800 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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