Volkswagen Jetta trim levels explained
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta comes in S ($23,995), Sport ($25,395), SE ($26,995) and SEL ($29,995) trims, before destination, all with a 158-hp 1.5L turbo four and 8-speed automatic. The sport-tuned Jetta GLI is a single Autobahn trim at $33,795 with a 228-hp 2.0L turbo and 7-speed DSG.
Current Jetta trim levels: Jetta and Jetta GLI, current generation
Every 2027 Jetta is front-wheel drive. The GLI is now a single Autobahn trim; EPA lists only the 7-speed DSG for 2027, while 2025–2026 GLIs could also be had with a 6-speed manual.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Trim | Base MSRP (2027, USD) | Engines | Key standard equipment |
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| S | $23,995Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination |
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| Sport | $25,395Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination |
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| SE | $26,995Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination |
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| SEL | $29,995Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination |
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| Jetta GLI Autobahn | $33,795Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination |
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MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Volkswagen pricing source.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the 2027 Jetta trim levels?
S, Sport, SE and SEL, from $23,995 to $29,995 before destination, plus the separate Jetta GLI Autobahn at $33,795.
Does the Jetta come with a manual transmission?
Not for 2027: every Jetta uses an 8-speed automatic and EPA lists the 2027 GLI with the 7-speed DSG only. The 2026 GLI still offered a 6-speed manual.
How much horsepower does the Jetta GLI have?
228 hp and 258 lb-ft from a 2.0L turbo four, versus 158 hp and 184 lb-ft in the regular Jetta.
What trims does the Jetta GLI come in?
For 2027 the GLI is one Autobahn trim with DCC adaptive dampers, dynamic steering and VW Premium Sound.
Sources
Prices and equipment are as published by Volkswagen for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.
- Volkswagen Build & Price: current trims, starting MSRPs and key features (accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
- 2027 Volkswagen Jetta model page — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
- 2027 Volkswagen Jetta GLI model page — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
- 2027 Volkswagen GLI powertrain listing — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- 2026 Volkswagen GLI powertrain listing (DSG and 6-speed manual) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
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