2013 and earlier Volkswagen Jetta Prices Paid and Buying Experience

ral2167 · June 2006

leased jetta 2.5 automatic/package 1/mud guards-- details on lease topic...

msrp $23,740--- got it for $21,574- no trade.

looked at lots of other cars... mazda 3 has a brutal air conditioner - never could cool the car without fan speed being on high or medium high--- accord coupe manual tranny was the most "fun" to drive, but the jetta had more bells and whistles for the price. don't care for the automatic door locks as it's a pain to get out of the car and try to open another door and find it's locked-- any advice here? anyway, glad all this car shopping is over.

jeffyscott · June 2006

You can program the locks so that all doors unlock when the car is turned off and you remove the key. If yours has the multi-function computer, I think you can do this yourself.

We had the dealer set ours up to do this (no charge), since we have VE and therefore do not have access to the computer menus, we could not do it ourselves.

One thing to be aware of after you make this change, the automatic unlock only works when the doors have been automatically locked. If before you start moving a door is manually locked, that door will not auto unlock.

ral2167 · June 2006

thanks--will try to get this done.

passs · June 2006

i have a possibility of buying a very low miles '05 Jetta diesel. Consumer's Report doesn't include this on their "Recommended" list. reviews I've read a quite variable. What are the primary things I should look at/consider if all that's visable looks good?

aaronfletcher · June 2006

VW's current rate incentives expire July 4, but how reasonable is it to expect them to offer the low rates again in the near future?

jeffyscott · June 2006

Not that I know any more than you, but...

For 2006s, my guess would be any incentives will be continued or increased. But of course the available selection will gradually decrease.

jwboyce · June 2006

I could have posted this under "Jetta Problems and Solutions", but since it happened IMMEDIATELY after our purchase, I thought I'd share this with y'all instead... it was part of our "buying experience"!

Last weekend we picked up our 06 Jetta GLI, custom-built from the factory (we paid invoice, by the way). On the drive home from the dealership, the car stalled at a red light, then locked itself into park when I tried to restart it. I spent 30 minutes directing traffic in the 105F heat.

It was diagnosed at a computer malfunction in the transmission, and we're still waiting for the new chip to be shipped from Germany.

I'm frustrated, and I feel like I deserve some compensation, but I have no idea what, and they certainly aren't volunteering anything other than apologies. Are we entitled to compensation, or is it just tough luck?

chris_tx · June 2006

Doubtful (I assume they put you into a rental car during this period, right?). As long as the manufacturer/dealer corrects the problem, then they have fulfilled their obligation. The fact that the car was right off the showroom floor is incidental here. Of course if the same problem arises multiple times, then your states lemon law would enter into this.

I had the transmission fail on my old Acura TL-S twice within 36k miles. After the second failure, Honda repurchased the car. It wasn't a lemon, per se, but they acknowledged the issues I had with it and recognized that they needed to make the situation right. Each time I had the car in the shop waiting on a new tranny, I received a rental car equivalent to the TL, but nothing in addition.

jwboyce · June 2006

You are probably correct, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. They offered a replacement, but didnt want one (we have an 04 GTI).

And frankly, everything else about the purchase was great. I'd go back to the dealership IF I were to buy another VW, which will depend on how often things like this happen. Hopefully never again.

vwcarbuyer06 · July 2006

Was wondering if anyone out there has dealt with VW dealers in the Tucson area. There's only one official VW dealer that I know of and after talking with them, it seems that they have a very low selection of GLI's. I'd prefer to not have to drive all over Arizona to find a respectable dealer, so does anyone have any experience with Tucson dealers? If not, how about Phoenix?? Thanks for your help.

vwregretta · July 2006

My 2002 jetta and I have nothing in common. Our relationship is going nowhere FAST, and the lemon layers don't think i have a case. I bought the car and applied for my IDIOT license in late January, only to have the engine light come on early may. It cost $800.00 for a piece of paper stating i need $8000.00 in work done. A NEW TRANNY!!! It remained in the shop from May to June, while I continuously fought with the dealer, warranty company, and manufacturer about who is responsible for the bill. While they were having it out, I'm trying to find a ride to the bank so i can make my car payment. YES. Clearly the $14,000 loan i just signed included a transmission, but i must have missed the fine print that says..........."parts don't have to function at all."
I am now on my 3rd transmission, and even though the car runs now, i'm planning for the future by watching for signs of transmission rejection. Does anyone have some info? A word? Anything? Oh yeah, and the engine light never went off.

pat · July 2006

Let's continue in one of the discussions you created for this. Here's the link: vwregretta, "Is my Jetta a lemon?" #1, 25 Jul 2006 6:03 pm

sodaguy · October 2006

In an effort to revive this thread, I received a quote from a local dealership for $19,436 ($600 over listed invoice) for a 2007 Jetta 2.5 (Not Base) Automatic with no additional options.

Am I in the ball park?

homerkc · October 2006

I just bought a 2007 Jetta (base, manual) for $17,500. What a deal! For $1000 less than the 2.5 model, you lose only floor mats and the 16" wheels. I know they do this for a low price point, so it's a deal like the $15000 Rabbit 2 dr. Very happy with the car and the deal.

nobie · November 2006

I received a price quote of 18350 for a 07 jetta automatic base model with esp.

Any thoughts is this a good deal?

Thanks

ray_s · November 2006

Hi, Everyone,
I got a quote on a 2.5L auto + pkg1 + sunroof + cold weather =$21690+TTL, which is $10 below invoice. Is there room to go even lower? :confuse: By the way I'm in Massachusetts.

Thanks

potatohhead · November 2006

I got a quote for a 2007 VW JETTA 2.5L automatic with cold weather package and sunroof for $19,073 plus tax and license in California.

However, after reading about problems people have been having with Jettas, I'm looking into other cars.

nobie · November 2006

Does the 19,073.00 includes destination charges?

nobie · November 2006

do you have to get package 1 or 2 in order to get the cold weather package. So does your price also includes a package?

emadden · November 2006

I was looking at a 2006 Jetta with package #1 that is a demo wtih 5500 miles on it. The dealer quoted it at $23,595. Is this a reasonable amount? Any suggestions on how to get a lower price

ray_pa · November 2006

Wow, great deal! It seems to be a Wolfsburg edition. That's $2000 less than a regular one.

nobie · November 2006

have you looked at the 2007 models they start at about 1500.00 less then the 2006 models. To me 23,595.00 seems a little high since this is a demo car. What other options do it come with. So far I've received a quote of 20700 on the wolfsburg edition 2007.

colliece · December 2006

I bought my new 2007 Salsa Red GLI with DSG transmission, package 2, 18" Huffs, and rubber mats. MSRP was $31,150 and Invoice was $27,775. I paid $27,150 for the car.

I love the interior, the engine, the DSG, and the 18" wheels. The exterior I am still unsure of, love the front end, but working back it doesn't seem to carry the theme out.

Two things that really irk me, is the Sirius only sat option, why not give customers the choice, it's a plug in module in the truck that could easily be switched at the dealer in 10 minutes.

The other is lack of power seats in the GLI. They are offered in the standard Jetta, why not the sport model?

Overall I love the car, hope the reliability is not an issue. I traded a 2002 BMW 330i with 70,000 miles, and I had a lot of problems with it ($1700 for an AC evaporator, $750 for an alternator, and $450 for an AC high/low pressure line, all in one month).

go_snail_go · December 2006

I finally have a chance to buy a new car. Current vehicle is a Honda CRV that will soon be my daughters first car. Now its time for Dad to play. What would you buy, or recommend buying, if you were in the <$30k market and had the following criteria.

4 door, automatic, decent mpg, reliable, comfortable/confident at 85+ mph, and FUN to drive!!!

Im considering the GTI (4dr), GLI, S40, TSX, WRX, EVO IX, Accord V6, and Legacy GT. Your advice, experience, or opinion would be greatly appreciated.

gsa · December 2006

I just met with our local VW dealer. After a lot of bargain, the final price came upto 19,500 (after taxes) for new manual transmission 07 wolferburg edition jetta. Any comment on the price quote would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

rcinmd · December 2006

You stated that 19,500 was AFTER taxes? What was the price of the vehicle itself? 19.5K seems low if it includes tax, unless the tax rate in your state is very low.

gold6228 · December 2006

I recently purchased a Wolfsburg Auto Jetta black with tan leatherette for MSRP 21,065...I got them down to 19,905 before the 99 doc fee so 20,004 at 4.90% financing from VW. Payments came out to be 399 for 60 mo after I took the gap coverage for an extra 8 dollars a month..good deal? I think it is...

gold6228 · December 2006

I forgot to mention it was 21220 OTD after 3.25% OKlahoma tax TTL

jdmcmah · December 2006

Hello,

First, let me start by saying that I am new to the world of VW. Can anyone tell me what a reasonable life expectation of VW Jetta is? My initial impression was that it's a "finely crafted piece of German engineering" and that it would go 150 - 200k without a problem. However, the more I read, the more I think my impression was wrong. I can't seem to find an average vehicle life though!

Second, I have a Wrangler and am looking to trade it in for something a little more fuel efficient. I found a manual 2003 Jetta GL with 33,375 miles. I talked the dealer down to 12,800 but don't know if that's a good deal or not.

Also, I am concerned because there seem to be a lot of vehicles made that year that have had problems and I don't want to give up my 2003 Wrangler for someone else's problem!

Any insight would be appreciated!

Thanks!
J

tneary78 · December 2006

It seems like everyone has different luck with the jetta. I have a 2000 gls with 170,000 miles. I had a bunch of small problems that were all covered under warranty, but never had any major mechanical issues. About 80% of the miles are highway, which may explain my luck.

The blue book value of the 2003 jetta GL you mentioned is around 14,000, so 12,800 sounds like a good deal.

Good Luck,
Tom

jayemvee · December 2006

Working on this deal today, to finish up tomorrow.

Jetta 2.5 $20,290
6 speed Auto $1,075
Perfekta Package $704 (front spoiler, rear spoiler, silver tail lamps, $95 discount on Sirius radio)
Sirius Raio $375
Destination $630
Total MSRP $23,074

Invoice $21,3?? - not sure, since I can't find invoice for Perfekta package

Selling price: $18,074

So somewhere around $3,200 below invoice

kyfdx · December 2006

My local dealers are advertising $3500-$3700 off of MSRP, so your deal looks pretty good...

The Perfekta Pkg. sounds like a dealer add-on, so I wouldn't assign a lot of value to it, but even disregarding that, you are still $4300 under MSRP.

That is a lot of car for $18K..

jayemvee · December 2006

Works out to $5000 below MSRP.

The Perfekta Package is on the original window sticker, and there was another one I saw with the same package, so I'm pretty sure it's not a dealer add on. I was told this was also called the "Northeast Package".

If someone needs an ad with pretty good pricing to start with or get your dealer to match, here is one (I didn't get the car here, but used the prices here as a benchmark when I was dealing.)
http://vw.romanocars.com/view_specials.htm?category=Newspaper%20Ads
http://vw.romanocars.com/view_new_specials.htm

dthomas440 · January 2007

After looking at Jettas and Passats. I asked a dealer for a quote- keeping in mind the 0%interest advertised by VW for an '06. Dealer quotes a price of $3k higher for 0 interest pricing. I hate car shopping because of this jerk around-why no straight forward purchase. They always try to screw the consumer for more cash somhow, somewhere.

chfool · January 2007

hi car_man,

i'm in new york. i hear that there is a $2500 manufacture to dealer incentive for the 2006 jettas right now. is it fair to say that that should be applied to the invoice rather than msrp when looking to buy?

best offer i've received so far has been 19000 for an 06 jetta 2.5 w/ auto and package 1. can I do better?

thanks for the help.

ff001 · January 2007

Hi there,

I currently live in Texas, where I drive a Firebird '97. I will soon move to california where I got a job. I am planning on selling my Firebird here in Texas, but where should I buy the Jetta ? Here in TX or in CA ?
Thanks for the help

jettagyalgo · January 2007

don't understimate a VW. When I was in the market I was and still this day a Honda Girl, but, as soon as I drove my VW Jetta, it has been love ever since. Your deal sounds good for that price. Is the VW Certified?

I have had my Jetta since July 2006. It is a 2003 Jetta GLS 2.0 Engine with 23,000 miles on it, and so far I never had a problem with her, she was in good shape and is dependable. Let us know how it turns out!

jet07 · February 2007

What is a good price to pay for a wolfsburg 2007 automatic jetta destination charge included? and do you have to really haggle to get this?

vw_sean · February 2007

Hi,

I'm about to lease another Jetta...this time leaning towards the GLI. I'm quoted a 39mo lease for $380/mo with $1500 down and 15k mi a year.

Seems a bit high to me but the MSRP clocks in around 26,500.

Thanks for any input...this is pricing for round #2 of the negotiation...

thanks!

vwguild1 · February 2007

You should buy the car where you are going to have it maintained & serviced...Calif.

mhc48 · February 2007

I've had 2 VWs before, but not in many years. I want to buy a m/t Jetta Wolfsburg for my son. Are they really getting scarce and has there been a recent price increase? My brother in law got one in Dec and the numbers I am being quoted are significantly ($775) higher.

mhc48 · February 2007

I've had 2 VWs before, but not in many years. I want to buy a m/t Jetta Wolfsburg for my son. Are they really getting scarce and has there been a recent price increase? My brother in law got one in Dec and the numbers I am being quoted are significantly ($775) higher.

mhc48 · February 2007

I've had 2 VWs before, but not in many years. I want to buy a m/t Jetta Wolfsburg for my son. Are they really getting scarce and has there been a recent price increase? My brother in law got one in Dec and the numbers I am being quoted are significantly ($775) higher.

kyfdx · February 2007

This is just anecdotal evidence....

I checked the VW.com website... 5 local dealers in Cincinnati.. Between them they have 20 Wolfsburg edition Jettas...

I realize the websites might not all be up to date... but, that doesn't sound like a shortage to me..

extremeaudi · February 2007

Hi all... I would appreciate any advice / input regarding this quote I received from a VW dealer today. They tell me that this is the only Jetta that they can find equipped like this & that I need to jump on it if I want the car.

The car: '07 Jetta 2.5, Automatic, Pack 2, DVD Nav w/Ipod, Sunroof, 17" Wheels & Splashguards.

The deal: Selling price - $26,470. (I am being told that this is invoice - MSRP $28,415.). Residual - 55%. Money factor - .00189. Term - 39 mos. Miles - 12k/yr. Monthly payment (including taxes) - $391. (no more than first payment due at signing).

I have seen lower money factors listed here in this discussion - as low as .00149 for 2/07. Is the dealer padding this when they offer me a mf of .00189? They seem to squirm when I ask about it. Can this really be invoice? I cannot find a stated invoice for this car on Edmunds.com.

Thanks for the input!

osamaomar · February 2007

I was looking at a GLI 2007 with the option 1 package and huff wheels. When I look this up on edmunds no invoice is listed. Does anyone know what the invoice price is on that described vehicle? Also does anyone know if there is any owner loyalty or discounts for previous audi leasees?

THanks

Sam

spicolij · February 2007

Extreme Audi,

Saturday I pick up my new 2007 Jetta 2.5 Manual with package 2, Nav with CD Changer, and Sunroof for $23,900 (location Maryland). I think the price you were given is high since the dealer offered to find an auto for $1,000 more. A price of around $25,000 is what you should be looking for.

On a different note, the dealer is telling me the 2.5 with Nav and CD Changer (which is located in the arm rest) wont play MP3 CDs. This is very disappointing, as I listen to most of my music with CDs Ive burned. Does anyone know if this is correct and why? I know I can hook up an iPod or any MP3, but Id like to be able to listen to MP3 CDs.

Thanks!

ff001 · February 2007

Does anyone know the differences between a 2006 and a 2007 GLI? I was going for a 07 but just received a great quote for a 2006.
Thx

vwguild1 · March 2007

None...

istith · March 2007

@ spicolij

Could you post the dealership name?

I'm looking for the same thing, but w/o nav and automatic/sunroof, but all the price quotes i'm getting are right around 23500 inc freight

Thx

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