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Used Volkswagen Jetta for Sale near Chicago, IL

337 results
Chicago, IL
2025 Volkswagen Jetta S FWD AUTOS OF CHICAGO

2025 Volkswagen Jetta

S FWD

28,555 miles

$18,395

Fair Deal
Arlington Heights, IL
23 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Deep Black Pearl
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Storm Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
28,555
Stock number:
4549
VIN:
3VW5X7BU0SM025505

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2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE FWD

2025 Volkswagen Jetta

SE FWD

13,446 miles

$19,745

Good Deal
Des Plaines, IL
16 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Blue
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
13,446
Stock number:
60484
VIN:
3VW7X7BU1SM051832

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2020 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line FWD

2020 Volkswagen Jetta

R-Line FWD

48,757 miles

$17,495

Fair Deal
Northbrook, IL
22 mi away
Year:
2020
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
147 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
35 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
48,757
Stock number:
ND3076
VIN:
3VWCB7BU8LM044147

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2024 Volkswagen Jetta SE FWD

2024 Volkswagen Jetta

SE FWD

13,069 miles

$19,820

Great Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Highland, IN
25 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Titan Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
13,069
Stock number:
HP985
VIN:
3VW7M7BU3RM098315

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

SE

62,454 miles

$8,363

Fair Deal
Lincolnwood, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
170 hp 2.5L I5
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
27 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Yellow (Cornsilk Beige)
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
62,454
Stock number:
T5326A
VIN:
3VWDX7AJ2DM267931

2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sport FWD

2024 Volkswagen Jetta

Sport FWD

22,073 miles

$17,740

Great Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Highland, IN
25 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
22,073
Stock number:
HP980
VIN:
3VWBM7BU2RM055272

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta

S

66,594 miles

$7,500

Good Deal
Chicago, IL
8 mi away
Year:
2014
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
115 hp 2L I4
Exterior color:
Reflex Silver Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Titan Black
Transmission:
5-Speed Manual
Mileage:
66,594
Stock number:
SU24581AA
VIN:
3VW1K7AJ6EM374290

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2018 Volkswagen Jetta

1.4T Wolfsburg Edition FWD

108,072 miles

$9,977

Fair Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Oswego, IL
35 mi away
Year:
2018
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
150 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Black Uni
Combined gas mileage:
33 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
5-Speed Manual
Mileage:
108,072
Stock number:
55550A
VIN:
3VWB67AJ2JM222929

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

S FWD

69,011 miles

$12,480

Good Deal
Skokie, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
147 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Platinum Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
35 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Titan Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
69,011
Stock number:
E8200
VIN:
3VWC57BU3KM074257

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2025 Volkswagen Jetta

Sport FWD

8,663 miles

$18,940

Great Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Highland, IN
25 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Titan Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
8,663
Stock number:
HL3630
VIN:
3VWBX7BU5SM027480

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2025 Volkswagen Jetta

Sport FWD

10,816 miles

$19,240

Great Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Highland, IN
25 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Platinum Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
10,816
Stock number:
HP974
VIN:
3VWBX7BU0SM008626

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2021 Volkswagen Jetta

R-Line FWD

64,413 miles

$15,488

Good Deal
Naperville, IL
30 mi away
Year:
2021
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
147 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Storm Gray/Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
64,413
Stock number:
V26431A
VIN:
3VWC57BU0MM020742

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2020 Volkswagen Jetta

SE FWD

79,317 miles

$13,998

Good Deal
Merrillville, IN
33 mi away
Year:
2020
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
147 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Pure White
Combined gas mileage:
35 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Titan Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
79,317
Stock number:
V9693A
VIN:
3VWCB7BU3LM075676

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2025 Volkswagen Jetta

Sport FWD

20,544 miles

$17,395

Good Deal
Des Plaines, IL
18 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Titan Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
20,544
Stock number:
JU17804
VIN:
3VWBX7BU9SM031922

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2021 Volkswagen Jetta

SEL Premium FWD

96,169 miles

$17,397

Fair Deal
Store transfer to Oak Lawn, IL
1,123 mi away • Price includes $1,399 shipping Price includes $1,399 shipping
Year:
2021
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
147 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
96,169
Stock number:
27579376
VIN:
3VWG57BU0MM093529

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta

S

160,016 miles

$3,995

Good Deal
Addison, IL
19 mi away
Year:
2014
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
115 hp 2L I4
Exterior color:
Reflex Silver Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
26 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Titan Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
160,016
Stock number:
A3628
VIN:
3VW2K7AJ9EM253628

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2024 Volkswagen Jetta

S FWD

12,570 miles

$17,790

Great Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Evanston, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Pure White
Combined gas mileage:
35 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
12,570
Stock number:
VP1751
VIN:
3VW5M7BU3RM096121

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2024 Volkswagen Jetta

Sport FWD

27,382 miles

$17,099

Good Deal
Lisle, IL
23 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
27,382
Stock number:
P27538
VIN:
3VWBM7BU0RM033853

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2024 Volkswagen Jetta

Sport FWD

12,855 miles

$19,000

Good Deal
St Charles, IL
33 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
12,855
Stock number:
P0068
VIN:
3VWBM7BU8RM050335

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2024 Volkswagen Jetta

Sport FWD

12,741 miles

$18,400

Great Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Evanston, IL
11 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
12,741
Stock number:
VP1757
VIN:
3VWBM7BU9RM089807

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta

S

95,053 miles

$7,695

Good Deal
Frankfort, IL
28 mi away
Year:
2015
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
115 hp 2L I4
Exterior color:
Silver
Combined gas mileage:
28 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
95,053
Stock number:
10461
VIN:
3VW2K7AJ4FM357722

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

SE FWD

115,830 miles

$9,950

Good Deal
Addison, IL
19 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
147 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
35 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
115,830
Stock number:
10113
VIN:
3VWCB7BU1KM131113

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2024 Volkswagen Jetta

SE FWD

8,542 miles

$21,305

Good Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Highland Park, IL
24 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Jetta
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
1.5L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
34 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
8,542
Stock number:
VW11888A
VIN:
3VW7M7BU4RM053397

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Overview
Reviews
Picture of 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen made a few adjustments to its Jetta lineup for 1997. Gone was the Wolfsburg Edition, while new to the lineup was the Jetta Jazz, which was geared toward music enthusiasts and equipped with special upholstery and an upgraded sound system with a CD changer. Similarly, the Jetta Trek was aimed at biking enthusiasts, and came with a roof-mounted bike rack, special cloth seats and instrument gauges, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and foglights. A sporty Jetta GT was also added. Still in the lineup were the stalwarts of the Jetta lineup, including the Jetta GL and the Jetta GLS, both powered by a 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine linked to a five-speed manual transmission, which was standard. The entry-level GL package came with bucket seats, dual airbags, power brakes, power steering, power door locks, tilt steering, and an anti-theft alarm system, while the GLS added cruise control, power heated mirrors, air conditioning, and power windows. Also available were the Jetta TDI turbodiesel and the Jetta GLX, which was equipped with a 172-horsepower, 2.8-liter V6 engine and came with a full range of standard features, including a sunroof and anti-lock brakes. Leather seats were optional. Drivers had mixed opinions of the 1997 Jetta. Some offered high praise for the car, citing its roominess, reliability, handling, and performance as positive points. Others were less than enthusiastic about their cars, noting a lack of quality and the need for numerous repairs.

4.4 Overall rating

(82 reviews)
Tim M
5.0
Reviewed a 1997 Volkswagen GL on Oct 16, 2009

Performance- From factory: nothing to brag about. Great low end torque. Good gas mileage, VERY dependable. Build Quality- Its a VW, so its got its quirks, but a well built car IMHO Appearance- The Mark 3 Golf/Jettas are one of my favorite generations of VWs design history. Stays true to previous generations "look". Everything else afterwards was a big change Cost of Ownership- Get past maintenance, and its pretty cheap to own. Low insurance rates, and great MPG Fun Factor- My favorite car I've owned so far... ad some mild mods to it, and its a blast to drive.

Adam B
4.0
Reviewed a 1997 Volkswagen Jazz on Sep 30, 2008

The jetta is pretty simple- no power windows- and not very powerful, but it has been reliable so far, is very sturdy even after11 years, and is running great at 132,000. It's great to have a small, reliable car that get's great mileage (30mpg in the suburbs) but is somewhat unique. It isn't the fastest, prettiest, or coolest car I've ever seen, but it has more personality than your average car.

Anonymous
5.0
Reviewed a 1997 Volkswagen GLX VR6 on Apr 12, 2012

Had 3 jettas GL, GL Trek and my current 97' Jetta GLX. Loved every single one. The VR6 has 250,000 miles, just did a tune up and it runs like new. This is a very smooth riding vehicle and I don't think I will ever buy another car besides a Jetta. Favorite car to drive. Has amazing features like heated seats, sun roof, power windows, door locks and mirrors. The car overall is just outstanding in quality for having 250,000 and being about 15 years old.

Mathew Z
4.0
Reviewed a 1997 Volkswagen GLX VR6 on Nov 20, 2011

I loved the look of the car when i first bought it. It had such an aggressive look to it. The seats are not comfortable when it comes to driving long trips.I just recently brought the car. The previous owner crashed it badly. So i took it from his hands took care of it. And now almost finished with the car making it 100% back to normal.The car was in the shop all month last Oct/2011 i had the clutch put in, coil pack and starter. The car runs new and feels like it runs stronger than before.The acceleration picks up very quick. Braking is very good, it would be better if i had premium padding but the slotted disk rotors are a plus. I love this car its so fun to drive. This car has a lot of potential the fastest i went with the few mods i have is 151mph. which is not bad at all.

Mathew M
4.0
Reviewed a 1997 Volkswagen GLX VR6 on Apr 01, 2010

This was a great, sporty German tuned compact sedan. This was simply wonderful. We got the car in 1999 and kept it well maintained right up until its death in June 2007. This car was fantastic to drive, handled like a dream with the stock sport-tuned suspension and the 2.8L VR6 was always sprited, sporty, and 'ready-to-go'

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