2026 Volkswagen Jetta trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,750
- 5 trims. $23,995 to $33,745.
- Base: S FWD. Top: GLI Autobahn FWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $23,995 | $1,275 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Sport FWD | $25,305 | $1,275 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $26,985 | $1,275 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $29,995 | $1,275 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg | 5 |
| GLI Autobahn FWD | $33,745 | $1,275 | N/A | 228 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg to 34 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to Sport: +$1,310
S FWD $23,995 to Sport FWD $25,305.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 33 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats.
Sport to SE: +$1,680
Sport FWD $25,305 to SE FWD $26,985.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Voice control, Wi-Fi hotspot, Satellite radio, Push-button start, Power driver seat.
SE to SEL: +$3,010
SE FWD $26,985 to SEL FWD $29,995.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Alarm system.
SEL to GLI Autobahn: +$3,750
SEL FWD $29,995 to GLI Autobahn FWD $33,745.
- Power: 158 hp to 228 hp.
Adds as standard: Cruise control, Remote keyless entry, Power windows, Limited-slip differential.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL FWD, $29,995.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Sport FWD, $25,305.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL FWD, $29,995.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $23,995.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $23,995.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL FWD, $29,995.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL FWD, $29,995.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $26,985.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL FWD, $29,995.
- 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 | Sport FWD | SE FWD | SEL FWD | GLI Autobahn FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | S |
| 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 | S | S | N | ||
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: GLI Autobahn FWD, 228 hp, $33,745.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 34 mpg, $23,995.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$1,000.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $22,995 | $23,995 | +$1,000 |
| Sport FWD | $24,275 | $25,305 | +$1,030 |
| SE FWD | $25,775 | $26,985 | +$1,210 |
| SEL FWD | $29,500 | $29,995 | +$495 |
| GLI Autobahn FWD | $33,215 | $33,745 | +$530 |
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