2027 Volkswagen Jetta · Trims · SEL

What is the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta SEL?

The second most expensive of the Jetta's five trims in our data. The SEL starts at $29,995. On price, it sits between the SE ($26,995) and the GLI Autobahn ($33,795).

Our Jetta data has all five priced US 2027 Jetta S, Sport, SE, SEL and Jetta GLI Autobahn DSG factory variants, plus SE Black Wheels and GLI Black Package. It doesn't have paint/interior color combinations, , subscriptions, earlier and remaining 2026 GLI manual yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Where the SEL sits

Every 2027 Jetta in our data by starting price.

  1. S$23,995
  2. Sport$25,395
  3. SE$26,995
  4. SEL$29,995
  5. GLI Autobahn$33,795

The SEL as it comes

Before any options.

Engine
1.5L EA211 turbo four-cylinder
Transmission
8-speed automatic with Tiptronic
Wheels
18-inch sel alloy wheels
Tires
225/45 R18 all-season tires
Seats
Ventilated Vienna leather · power driver seat with memory
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen with navigation

Also standard: Sport-tuned suspension · Panoramic roof · Name-brand sound system · Heated seats · Ventilated seats · Heated steering wheel · Keyless entry

One step up: the GLI Autobahn

The GLI Autobahn costs $3,800 more. Our Jetta data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

What is the GLI Autobahn? →SEL vs GLI Autobahn →

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The SEL, as it comes

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SEL

$29,995

 

2027 SEL105.7″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS5.5″ CLEARANCE
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Packages & options

What your options change

This is a stock SEL. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the car.

  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Ventilated seats
  • Has Panoramic sunroof
  • Has Heated wheel
  • Has Premium audio
Engine
1.5L EA211 turbo four-cylinder
Transmission
8-speed automatic with Tiptronic
Drive
Front-wheel drive only
Torque
184 lb-ft
Front differential
Front differential with electronic brake assistance
Suspension
Sport suspension · strut front / torsion-beam rear
Dampers
Conventional passive dampers
Tires
225/45 R18 all-season tires
Seats
Ventilated Vienna leather · power driver seat with memory
Audio
VW Premium Audio · eight speakers
Trunk
14.1 cu ft · behind rear seats
Rear legroom
37.4″
Fuel
VW EPA estimates based on regular unleaded
Driver assistance
IQ.DRIVE standard · hands-on supervision required

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Lower starting price than the Jetta

2027 Jetta: $23,995

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Jetta: S · Sedan.

Higher available horsepower than the Jetta

2027 Jetta: 228 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Jetta

2027 Jetta: 34 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.