Summary

• With 243 currently listed for sale and an average price of $26,974.00, 35.4% of 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLIs for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4.5 / 5 stars.

• 95.1% of 2024 Jetta GLI models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI stands out as a practical sport sedan that blends everyday usability with genuine performance hardware. Volkswagen gave it more aggressive exterior styling, including unique 18-inch alloy wheels and a blacked-out honeycomb grille with red accents, while also fitting sports suspension with a half-inch lower ride height, a limited-slip differential, and bigger brakes. Under the hood is VW’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and buyers could choose between a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. That combination helps explain why the GLI has long appealed to drivers who want something more engaging than a standard compact sedan without giving up the convenience of a trunk and a comfortable cabin.

For 2024, Volkswagen also marked 40 years of the GLI with a limited 40th Anniversary Edition capped at 1,984 units. That version added minor trim changes, extra interior and exterior badges, and VW’s DCC adaptive damping system. At the same time, IQ.Drive became standard for all automatic models, bringing driver-assistance features that include Travel Assist, which can help steer, accelerate, and brake at highway speeds. The cabin does show some cost-consciousness, though, with hard plastics throughout and the 10.3-inch touchscreen reserved for the top-spec Autobahn trim. Even so, all trim levels include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the GLI’s mix of performance, equipment, and relative value keeps it appealing to buyers who want a sedan that feels more special than its mainstream rivals.

Other model years to consider

• 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

  • Average price: $29,046.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 32.5%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 234

• 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

  • Average price: $18,217.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.1%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 113

• 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

  • Average price: $25,771.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 31.6%
  • Total listings: 136

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.