Largely unchanged for 2012, the Jetta Sedan is a compact car powered by a standard 2.5-liter inline 5-cylinder engine that produces 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. For the "green" driver an optional 2.0-liter TDI® diesel engine that produces 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque is also available. Both engines can be paired with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission, however the standard engine comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission while the diesel engine comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel mileage for the standard engine is an EPA estimated 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway while the diesel engine gets a boost to an EPA estimated 30 mpg city and 42 mpg highway. Features include panoramic sunroof, 8-speaker sound system, touch-screen sound system, multi-function steering wheel and touch-screen navigation. Safety is comprised of crash optimized front end, pinch-protection power windows, Intelligent Crash Response, electronic stability control, and anti-slip regulation. The Jetta SportWagen is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Review 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan prices by model/trim level

4dr Auto Base - MSRP $16,615

4dr Auto S - MSRP $17,745

4dr Auto S w/Sunroof - MSRP $18,895

4dr Auto SE - MSRP $19,825

4dr Auto SE PZEV - MSRP $19,825

4dr Auto SE w/Convenience - MSRP $21,175

4dr Auto SE w/Convenience & Sunroof - MSRP $22,515

4dr Auto SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV - MSRP $22,515

4dr Auto SE w/Convenience PZEV - MSRP $21,175

4dr Auto SEL - MSRP $24,545

4dr Auto SEL PZEV - MSRP $24,545

4dr Auto SEL w/Premium - MSRP $24,805

4dr Auto SEL w/Premium PZEV - MSRP $24,805

4dr DSG TDI - MSRP $23,875

4dr DSG TDI w/Premium - MSRP $25,315

4dr DSG TDI w/Premium & Nav - MSRP $26,445

4dr Manual Base - MSRP $15,515

4dr Manual S - MSRP $16,645

4dr Manual S w/Sunroof - MSRP $17,795

4dr Manual SE - MSRP $18,725

4dr Manual SE PZEV - MSRP $18,725

4dr Manual SE w/Convenience - MSRP $20,075

4dr Manual SE w/Convenience & Sunroof - MSRP $21,415

4dr Manual SE w/Convenience & Sunroof PZEV - MSRP $21,415

4dr Manual SE w/Convenience PZEV - MSRP $20,075

4dr Manual SEL - MSRP $23,445

4dr Manual SEL PZEV - MSRP $23,445

4dr Manual TDI - MSRP $22,775

4dr Manual TDI w/Premium - MSRP $24,215

4dr Manual TDI w/Premium & Nav - MSRP $25,345