2021 Volkswagen Jetta trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,050
- 12 trims. $18,995 to $28,045.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL Premium Auto FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $18,995 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| S Manual FWD | $18,995 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 34 mpg | 5 |
| S Auto FWD | $19,795 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| R-Line FWD | $22,795 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| R-Line Manual FWD | $22,795 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $22,895 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SE Auto FWD | $22,895 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| R-Line Auto FWD | $23,595 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $25,745 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Auto FWD | $25,745 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium FWD | $28,045 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium Auto FWD | $28,045 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| GLI Autobahn FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| GLI S FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to S Manual: $0
S FWD $18,995 to S Manual FWD $18,995.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 34 mpg.
No equipment data.
S Manual to S Auto: +$800
S Manual FWD $18,995 to S Auto FWD $19,795.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 33 mpg.
No equipment data.
S Auto to R-Line: +$3,000
S Auto FWD $19,795 to R-Line FWD $22,795.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
R-Line to R-Line Manual: $0
R-Line FWD $22,795 to R-Line Manual FWD $22,795.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 34 mpg.
No equipment data.
R-Line Manual to SE: +$100
R-Line Manual FWD $22,795 to SE FWD $22,895.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 33 mpg.
No equipment data.
SE Auto to R-Line Auto: +$700
SE Auto FWD $22,895 to R-Line Auto FWD $23,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
R-Line Auto to SEL: +$2,150
R-Line Auto FWD $23,595 to SEL FWD $25,745.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SEL Auto to SEL Premium: +$2,300
SEL Auto FWD $25,745 to SEL Premium FWD $28,045.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL Premium FWD, $28,045.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: R-Line FWD, $22,795.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL FWD, $25,745. Optional from R-Line FWD, $22,795.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: R-Line FWD, $22,795. Optional from S FWD, $18,995.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $18,995.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL Premium FWD, $28,045.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL FWD, $25,745.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL FWD, $25,745. Optional from S FWD, $18,995.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL FWD, $25,745. Optional from R-Line FWD, $22,795.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | R-Line FWD | SE 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 | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 7 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 147 hp.
- The best mpg: S Manual FWD, 34 mpg, $18,995.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: S Manual FWD, S Auto FWD, R-Line Manual FWD, SE Auto FWD, R-Line Auto FWD, SEL Auto FWD, SEL Premium Auto FWD.
- Dropped: S Manual w/SULEV FWD, S Auto w/ULEV FWD, S Auto w/SULEV FWD, SE Auto w/ULEV FWD, SE Auto w/SULEV FWD, R-Line Manual w/SULEV FWD, R-Line Auto w/ULEV FWD, R-Line Auto w/SULEV FWD, SEL Auto w/ULEV FWD, SEL Auto w/SULEV FWD, SEL Premium Auto w/ULEV FWD, SEL Premium Auto w/SULEV FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$100.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $18,895 | $18,995 | +$100 |
| R-Line FWD | $22,695 | $22,795 | +$100 |
| SE FWD | $22,645 | $22,895 | +$250 |
| SEL FWD | $25,495 | $25,745 | +$250 |
| SEL Premium FWD | $27,945 | $28,045 | +$100 |
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What this cannot tell you
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