2023 Volkswagen Jetta trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,730
- 10 trims. $20,655 to $28,385.
- Base: 1.5T S FWD. Top: SEL Auto FWD.
- 1 more trim without a price.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5T S FWD | $20,655 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 35 mpg | 5 |
| S Manual FWD | $20,655 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 34 mpg | 5 |
| S Auto FWD | $21,455 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 35 mpg | 5 |
| 1.5T Sport FWD | $21,555 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Manual FWD | $21,555 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Auto FWD | $22,355 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| 1.5T SE FWD | $24,385 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SE Auto FWD | $24,385 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| 1.5T SEL FWD | $28,385 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Auto FWD | $28,385 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| GLI Autobahn FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | N/A | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg to 35 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
1.5T S to S Manual: $0
1.5T S FWD $20,655 to S Manual FWD $20,655.
- MPG: 35 mpg to 34 mpg.
No equipment data.
S Manual to S Auto: +$800
S Manual FWD $20,655 to S Auto FWD $21,455.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 35 mpg.
No equipment data.
S Auto to 1.5T Sport: +$100
S Auto FWD $21,455 to 1.5T Sport FWD $21,555.
- MPG: 35 mpg to 33 mpg.
No equipment data.
1.5T Sport to Sport Manual: $0
1.5T Sport FWD $21,555 to Sport Manual FWD $21,555.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 34 mpg.
No equipment data.
Sport Manual to Sport Auto: +$800
Sport Manual FWD $21,555 to Sport Auto FWD $22,355.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 33 mpg.
No equipment data.
Sport Auto to 1.5T SE: +$2,030
Sport Auto FWD $22,355 to 1.5T SE FWD $24,385.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SE Auto to 1.5T SEL: +$4,000
SE Auto FWD $24,385 to 1.5T SEL FWD $28,385.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 1.5T SEL FWD, $28,385.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 1.5T SE FWD, $24,385.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 1.5T SEL FWD, $28,385.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 1.5T S FWD, $20,655.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 1.5T S FWD, $20,655.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 1.5T SEL FWD, $28,385.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 1.5T SEL FWD, $28,385.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 1.5T SE FWD, $24,385. Optional from 1.5T S FWD, $20,655.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 1.5T SEL FWD, $28,385.
- 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 | 1.5T S FWD | 1.5T Sport FWD | 1.5T SE FWD | 1.5T SEL FWD | GLI Autobahn FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S | N |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: S Manual FWD, S Auto FWD, Sport Manual FWD, Sport Auto FWD, SE Auto FWD, SEL Auto FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 158 hp.
- The best mpg: 1.5T S FWD, 35 mpg, $20,655.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$290.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5T S FWD | $20,365 | $20,655 | +$290 |
| S Manual FWD | $20,365 | $20,655 | +$290 |
| S Auto FWD | $21,165 | $21,455 | +$290 |
| 1.5T Sport FWD | $21,265 | $21,555 | +$290 |
| Sport Manual FWD | $21,265 | $21,555 | +$290 |
| Sport Auto FWD | $22,065 | $22,355 | +$290 |
| 1.5T SE FWD | $24,095 | $24,385 | +$290 |
| SE Auto FWD | $24,095 | $24,385 | +$290 |
| 1.5T SEL FWD | $28,095 | $28,385 | +$290 |
| SEL Auto FWD | $28,095 | $28,385 | +$290 |
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What this cannot tell you
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