The Volkswagen Jetta blends German-bred engineering and technology, good materials and build quality, and solid performance in a value-priced package. The base model comes well equipped, with a decent CD player and a host of safety features. Its 2.5-liter five-cylinder was bred for American tastes, with lots of low-rev torque, and makes for both a snappy runabout and a comfortable long-distance cruiser. The turbocharged Jetta GLI attains sports sedan status. Prices climb quickly, however. At the high-end, a loaded Volkswagen Jetta can nearly double the modest base price, and we're not sure there's twice as much value in that equation.

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