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2025 Volkswagen Jetta trim levels explained

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S FWD$22,995Sport FWD$24,275SE FWD$25,775SEL FWD$29,500GLI Autobahn FWD$33,215
5 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 5 trims

2025 Volkswagen Jetta trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
S FWD$22,995$1,2251.5L 4cyl158 hpFWD8-speed automatic33 mpg5
Sport FWD$24,275$1,2251.5L 4cyl158 hpFWD8-speed automatic33 mpg5
SE FWD$25,775$1,2251.5L 4cyl158 hpFWD8-speed automatic33 mpg5
SEL FWD$29,500$1,2251.5L 4cyl158 hpFWD8-speed automatic33 mpg5
GLI Autobahn FWD$33,215$1,225N/A228 hpFWD8-speed automatic33 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. S to Sport: +$1,280

    S FWD $22,995 to Sport FWD $24,275.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats.

  2. Sport to SE: +$1,500

    Sport FWD $24,275 to SE FWD $25,775.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Voice control, Wi-Fi hotspot, Push-button start, Power driver seat.

  3. SE to SEL: +$3,725

    SE FWD $25,775 to SEL FWD $29,500.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Alarm system.

  4. SEL to GLI Autobahn: +$3,715

    SEL FWD $29,500 to GLI Autobahn FWD $33,215.

    • Power: 158 hp to 228 hp.

    Adds as standard: Remote keyless entry, Power outlet, Power windows, Limited-slip differential.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL FWD, $29,500.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Sport FWD, $24,275.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL FWD, $29,500.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $22,995.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $22,995.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL FWD, $29,500.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL FWD, $29,500.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $25,775.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL FWD, $29,500.
  • 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.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta: features by trim
FeatureS FWDSport FWDSE FWDSEL FWDGLI Autobahn FWD
Leather seatsNNNSS
Heated front seatsNSSSS
Heated steering wheelNNNSS
360 cameraNNNNN
Blind spot warningSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNNN
Third rowNNNNN
NavigationNNNSN
Premium audioNNNSS
Remote startSSS
Heated rear seatsNNNSN
Panoramic roofNNNNN

Cheapest trim with

  • The most hp: GLI Autobahn FWD, 228 hp, $33,215.
  • The best mpg: every trim, 33 mpg.

New for 2025

Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: S Manual FWD, S Auto FWD, Sport Manual FWD, Sport Auto FWD, SE Auto FWD, SEL Auto FWD, GLI 40th Anniversary Edition FWD.
  • Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$1,230.
Price change by trim, 2024 to 2025
Trim20242025Change
S FWD$21,435$22,995+$1,560
Sport FWD$22,585$24,275+$1,690
SE FWD$24,875$25,775+$900
SEL FWD$28,825$29,500+$675

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked