1996 Volkswagen Jetta pricing starts at $1,664 for the Jetta GL Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $15,535 when new. The range-topping 1996 Jetta GLX Sedan 4D starts at $2,502 today, originally priced from $21,035.
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Volkswagen Jetta models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Jetta Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Volkswagen Jetta (1996-1999) a 3.9 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 77% recommend it. These figures are based on 303 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
"Reliabe, Nice Looking and Confrotable"
"I am the original owner and I love it! It is super reliable. The only down side it that I broke the vent and then the sun roof went out, later the cup holder broke, but as far as being reliable, this car is awesome! Never brakes down. I am reaching 230K and only once I had to change the clutch/transmission. No major jobs needed aside form that. I hate to get rid of it, because it's so confortable and plush inside."
"264K miles and counting"
"Bought the car new in '96. The best thing I can say about the car is that it runs well after 264,000 miles. It still gets 30+ mpg regardless of how I drive it.
The electronic gadgets started dying off around 150K miles. No more cruise control, automatic cabin lights when the door is opened, or alarms when the lights are left on. However, the A/C still works and the heater can still roast me out of the car if set to high. With that many miles, most of the broken items are not worth fixing.
I've replaced the starter, fixed a couple water leaks, and performed general maintenance. That's about it. Nothing major has ever gone wrong... hope I didn't just jink it."
"Great Jetta"
"I own a 98' Jetta and I love the supreme handling and performance. The brakes are very good (even the rear drum type) and road grip is awsome. The A/C is very cold & Heat is very hot. A/C had to be replaced when car reached 9yrs. old. That still not bad. Power windows on left side stop working after 7yrs. Now over 162k miles with no other problems. It's the most reliable car on the road; it requires little to no maintenance and engine never burns oil. I recommend this car to evceryone who loves to drive!"
Overall 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta quality a 4 out of 5.
1996 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability
The 1996 Volkswagen Jetta receives an average consumer rating of 3.9 overall and a 4.1 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Jetta Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Jetta, here are some of its best features:
Super fun to drive, reliable, great mileage & cute
Gas milage, dependability, looks, comfort, fun.
Fun to drive, reliable, very comfortable,
Dependable
Gas mileage, performance upgrades, parts are easy
1996 Volkswagen Jetta MPG by Trim
1996 Jetta GL Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Jetta GLS Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Jetta TDI Sedan 4D - city 34 MPG - hwy 44 MPG
1996 Jetta GLX Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1996 Jetta Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 3 out of 5.
A 1996 Volkswagen Jetta has depreciated $34 or 2% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,243 and trade-in value of $375.
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1996 Volkswagen Jetta Annual Depreciation
Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
$162
$1,277
$449
2023
+ $1
$1,278
$433
2024
$14
$1,264
$391
Now
$21
$1,243
$375
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Volkswagen Jetta Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
Owners of the vehicle give it 3.9 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Jetta is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.
Is the Volkswagen Jetta 1996 a good Sedan?
Owners of the vehicle give it 3.9 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Jetta is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.
What is the MPG for a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 1996 Volkswagen Jetta gets 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.